Loved that you covered this & recognized the Sanford and son tease which you are correct what they were totally doing. Hey do you cover music from unsigned up & coming bands? I've got a song we made a video for "I believe" for our band reillyvancleve czcams.com/video/82GFWNPLJ6U/video.html
You should check out some Ekoostic Hookah. They're not as big as they once were but they have super great jams and great lyrics. They have all all kinds of influences coming from grateful Dead Pink Floyd and even some heavier rock. I think you would really enjoy any of the songs that they have. You should check them out!
I have to tell you. As a life long Phish fan who’s put in his time since the early 90’s…it brought me such joy watching you see it through fresh eyes. Thanks for all the good feels man. You are much appreciated.
Same. I don’t know how I reacted the first time I heard YEM, but I’m sure it was something like this. Watching the changes slowly absorb him into some gettin’ down… I was chair dancing along with Jamal. 😁
@@esparka there's actually people from all walks and types of life going to these shows. They are the #1 touring act over decades, so your stupidity is brightly shining. Open your mind a little. I know you wish the Backstreet Boys would tour near you, probably not going to happen. So gtfo of here, loser.
@@smithdcus607 I saw a Phish before you were born, son. I endured the act for probably 10 other shows back in the ‘90’s & some of the Naughties… I could finally take it no more. HORRIBLE! After attending 100 Grateful Dead shows since 1980, the juvenile idiocy, embodied in their lyrics, finally overpowered the musical talent. Finally folks, take a careful look at Mr. Smith’s treatment of me in his “lyrics” (i.e. comment response, for those of you from California) Now, imagine an entire parking lot literally filled with a similar breed of concertgoer, who know everything & who will eviscerate your being at the 1st sign that you don’t buy “The Bern”, or whatnot… There is nothing more to say…. Little Nazi shats stink’n up the air. But you, Derek, are certainly a fine fellow on your own… Have a Jerry day,
Bruh. The “Ok, this is something “ vibe to “this is insane” to “damn, that’s funky as hell” to “are they really going to jump on trampolines?” to just straight up laughing at the sheer absurdity when the a cappella part kicks in. That’s the range of emotion that I go through every time Phish gets mentioned.
There’s only one thing I love more than loving phish , and that’s watching someone else love them.. thanks for this video, I love the energy and positivity. Thanks for letting us watch you enjoy yourself
Agreed with other commenters here. Early Genesis, especially tracks like "Watcher of the Skies" and "The Return of the Giant Hogweed" heavily influenced the Phish sound.
Hey Now Debbie! Been seeing em since 93'. While their old stuff is wonderful...PHISH has never been better than right now! I would encourage you to check out all of the stuff over at their official channel from the just completed tour. Welcome to the deep end!
Psychoacoustical inertia…the “I think I know where they are going, and thensurprise left turn…that’s what keeps phans coming back, the expected versus the unexpected…
This was the perfect performance to help me appreciate Phish more! I was not a big fan, but this changes everything! Late to the party, but better late than never! Thanks Jamel! 💙
And this is why Jamel is helping to keep great music alive, lol. Welcome to the Phish party. If you like this one, be sure to check out a live version of Fluffhead czcams.com/video/8M9PtqpNUQY/video.html, or Slave to the Traffic Light czcams.com/video/iTkgKy5EBUw/video.html, or Harry Hood czcams.com/video/6MG-ahrzxLE/video.html. If you enjoy these Phish tunes, you might just consider yourself hooked.
I would kill to take you to a phish show :) watching you do a reaction to a couple of their videos brought me pure joy.... but the cold reality is that as much as you have enjoyed it.... it pales in comparison to a live show.... it can leave you breathless.... and when the final note is played you cant imagine returning to the "real world".... they are amazing and you can never get enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was so excited for you to see the below and it didn’t disappoint! 1. trampolines coming out 2. boy man god shit 3. The jumping on tramps 4. The Mike solo 5. The vocal jam
Thanks for spotlighting Phish ♡ This community is vast & kind & you'd be welcomed like phamily. If ya ever want to see a show, im sure we can miracle you a ticket! You really have to experience them live!! Kindly from Oregon
Another live one from Phish to feature would be "Wilson" - Hearing the crowd shout out "WILSONNNNNN" at the beginning is amazing and it's a great song.
Just back from Vegas phish…did 3 at the gorge, 3 in Denver, Phoenix, LA, Chula Vista too…you’d be surprised how many phish fans know you and your channel…your channel was the topic of several conversations I had …I was wondering if i was going to see you at the forum
"That sounds craaazy man!" Oh, just wait till you hear some of the stuff from the 2021 Fall Tour! I love your channel, really reminds me (as others have said) what it was like hearing these songs for the first time! Mad props for putting yourself out there, taking chances, being a good human and just all around awesome!
Phish have always been this trippy. Different tours sound different, but the goal is always the same. And then they take you back to your home planet as the show is ending...or maybe they leave you up there in the mothership. YMMV
@@Pstrickman I’ve definitely seen him bop around a little during Mike’s solo, but not full on dancing. And definitely not without his guitar still on. Wonder if it’s gotten more extensive as the years have passed? I saw them *a lot* in the 90’s (stopped going in ‘98) and only once since then (‘09). Looking forward to seeing them again next year! Watched several of the fall tour livestreams and the magic is back.
Holy shit I was at that show! It was a phenomenal one. I saw them all 3 nights that weekend at Saratoga. Great to see another soul catch the bug for probably my all time favorite band.
All I can say is that you’re the best out there. And no matter what I always smile so hard it hurts at your videos. Keep it up man. The positivity is contagious!
Phish has been my favorite band since 1995, and still going strong! You never know what you’re gonna get. If you’ve never seen them, or don’t know if them , just go see them live…it may change your entire life’s relationship with music. I know it 100% did that for me. Best band Ever!
My boys just went to the Phish show again in September in Colorado for all 3 nights. I know when they go they get tickets for every night they play because they don't repeat a song and the show is different every night. Sometimes one or two of them will have a side project show later that night and they go to those as well. They have been going since the 90s. Another band you may want to check out is The String Cheese Incident. My son's are big fans of both bands and go to every show they can. I know they have a free live stream for Hulaween today. My favorite is Sirens but they have a number of good songs. There's a recording of Trey Anastasia from Phish singing Sirens with The String Cheese Incident.
I've been seeing them both on a regular basis in Colorado since 97. Two incredibly talented bands. Trey played on Rocky Mountain way> outside and inside with them at the four mile canyon benefit in Broomfield, 2010 or so. Good times
Never clicked on a video so fast. Glad you "got" it. Such a crazy piece of music. I saw them do it in Atlantic City this past summer, and not only did they kill it musically (even more so than in this version), they nailed the trampoline part in their late 50s. The "vocal jam" bit at the end definitely throws first time listeners for a loop haha. Please do Fluffhead next! It's another fan favorite.
2012 was a great year for Phish imo. This is the song that has EVERYTHING in it, there's nothing better than a YEM!!...or a Hood peak. I really wish you caught them at The Forum during this tour, they're better than ever and the lighting rig now is light yrs ahead from just 9yrs back. It will blow your mind!! They age like a fine wine. So much great Phish out there to discover Jamel
@@Bee-hf3fc I never took it seriously but 4.0 Phish is very real!! I truly believe that the lockdown and The Beacon Jams residency last fall lit a creative fire in Trey. They completely transformed their sound coming out of the pandemic, forever evolving and aging like a fine wine. We are so blessed to still have them in our lives!! If you told me in 04 that they'd still be blowing minds in 2021 I would've laughed in your face. Shit was bleak back then
@@joehynes5452 Right, and I hear you on Trey. I don't now how others feel but in 2021 seemed to me that Trey played like he had something to say. Perhaps a reminder. I'm a guitar great and don't forget it? Just a guess. Can't wait for Spring/Summer.
Terrific reaction - really fun version of this song, possibly the quintessential Phish number. Capped off a terrific day for me: my folks came to visit, saw both my boys play soccer, watched my #1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs annihilate the hated Florida Gators, then my beloved Atlanta Braves come from behind to win a World Series game. Now I see a reaction to my favorite band of all time. Happy Halloween
I love this phreakin band so much. They’ve brought so much joy to my life. It’s a real bond that we have with this band and it’s inspiring. Thanks Jamel. Peace!
Jamel, you are an absolute joy to watch. I don't really watch reaction videos, but yours are fantastic. It would be a blast to be able to go to a Phish concert with you because I always get a kick out of going to shows with friends and family for their first time. The look on their faces about halfway through the first song, when they realize "OH YEA, NOW I GET IT!" as to why this is a band that must be experienced live... Priceless....
This was fun to watch. Split Open and Melt is another super funky, fun, chaotic, brilliant Phish song to check out live. Foam would be a fun one to watch you react to as well.
The story behind this song is that while in Florence Phish was joking around in a car with a German guy named Jurgen. He could barely speak English, but he was laughing along with them. At one point he said "You Enjoy Myself" and Trey burst out laughing. He loved the phrase so much he named the song after it. The phrase "Wash Uffizi drive me to Firenze" is a bit of a mystery though. For a long time I thought it was "Wash your face and drive me to Francais", others have interpreted it as "Was your feet and drive me to a Frenzy". But It was later revealed in an official Guitar World magazine to be "Wash uffizi drive me to Firenze". Rumor has it that, while on their way to Florence, they had picked up a hitchhiker who could barely speak English and he was trying to ask them "Would you please drive me to Florence" but it came out like "Wash Uffizi drive me to Firenze". It's possible that hitchhiker was the same Jurgen who said "You Enjoy Myself" but the hitchhiker rumor has never been confirmed.
So stoked you reacted to an epic YEM by Phish!! No two are the same and each one is a crowd-pleaser! Loved hearing you ask if they were ever going to sing, then watching you slide into the soft groove of the music to let it wash all over you!!
I see the words Jamel and Phish in one of my push notifications and I immediately stop what I’m doing to watch. What a good tune! And what a good time I had watching. Thanks brotha!
Kind of crazy that bands like this fly under the radar. I never hear them being mentioned. A friend of mine told me about them about 20 years ago and when I asked what kind of music they played. He said they were kind of like The Grateful Dead to the tenth power.
Flying under the radar because they don't need to market themselves, they just play tasty jams and sell out everywhere they go! The typical "I hate phish" person have never really tried to give them a listen....
@@LetterToVoltaire for the most part the music is funky as hell. I've been to some Phish shows. I am a lyrics person...that part makes it tough. But you can't deny the vibe. Ever.
YES!!!!! Bro, you missed out on that show. You HAVE to go see them. There is nothing else but Phish in town. Don't let these opportunities pass you by. Trust me. Please!!!
Agree! It's probably been 20 years since I've seen them live, but nothing else compares to it. Phish isn't necessarily in my all time fave bands and they may not even be in my top five live shows (there's a lot for me to compare to)... but it's an experience I'm so grateful for having. Traveling to shows when I was younger was my favorite thing to do. 💜
Reaction was great. You know...you know! It was fun seeing how much you enjoyed that. Love your vibe and your understanding of the vibe. I've loved that song since 1993. Nice to see new listeners enjoy themselves.
Anytime you react to phish, I’m here! Love the reaction, I get way too much joy watching someone see phish or listen to a phish song for the first time! Lol
Just went to my first phish show on Halloween at the MGM. It was uhh, hard to describe what I saw there, I don't think I moved from my spot for the entire 2nd set, was blown away.
Jamel, you were right to not interrupt You Enjoy Myself. That song is quintissential Phish, it's got it all. You had something going on?!! Jamel, if PHISH is in town,,,,,,you go. Download that Forum show, f@%$ing Tweezer fest. Greatest live band of all time.
Too bad you missed the LA show. It was a good one. I have a tradition that I always pay to take my friends to see their first Phish show. If they come around again, I'd be honored to take you to see your first show!
Got to see them play this in 91. You seem like a really good human being I really enjoy Channel thank you for being you! Keep spreading the love we all need it
I don’t usually like first time song reaction videos, however I love your channel. I think it’s because you actually *react* and not just talk the whole time. Seeing your reaction here made me remember hearing YEM for first time and being blown tf away by it! Great channel my man!
Great reaction video, love the content you put out. Been following Phish for almost 30 years and it’s so neat to see a reaction thru new eyes. Keep the vids coming🤙
As someone with nearly 100 Phish shoes starting in 95’,this made my morning. I’ve always dug Jamals videos but this was another level of beautiful. One of the great joys at a show was having someone along who it was their first show. That’s what this brought back to me was the experience of watching someone else “get it”. Thank you so much
Great video as always Jamal. I’ve heard a lot of different versions of “YEM” but this one was pretty epic! Very cool and creative song. Don’t ask me what it’s about though! I’ve never seen “Children of the Corn” but I’ve heard it’s pretty creepy!
Jamel! Man! Thanks for picking this "YEM" in particular! I was at this 3 show run in Saratoga. I had just turned 19 and there was a crew of around 10 of us there from the Rochester, NY area. This was the 3rd night of the 3 show run and this was "the song" that we all collectively hoped that we would get. In that magical way, they come out for the last encore of the run and play it. Typical. We were so stoked!
Dude...Jamal pls come to a Show...you have the perfect attitude out the gate. Mad love for listening to new music 🎶 a 22 min phish song. My guy...you rock.
Thank you soooo much for this!! It's so fun seeing your reaction to so much music, but when it's my fave band, it's extra special! Just saw the boys in Vegas for Halloween, my first show in 7 years and it was too much fire!!
I was at this show! So, so awesome! I was really lucky - I got to see them in Boston in the late 80s in clubs. Small venues, and a young, hungry band. Those shows change my idea of what music was. I imagine it was like seeing Hendrix in London in the 60s. I wish more people could have heard them in that era. By the time they started playing arenas, they'd changed a fair bit. They were still good, but in the late 80s, they were truly mind bending.
really liked your heartfelt reaction, so genuine/out, and being a Phish fan only a year, I hadn't seen this wild live vid yet, so thanks for picking this one!
Well shame on me for not knowing who this group is. That's was awesome! Here a question are they Jazz bc that's what it reminds me of. I love Jazz, Blues, Zydeco, Country, Soft Rock.
It's classified as jam. But they play almost everything. They are the best 4 piece band probably of all time. They are doing things musically that no other band has done. Saw them for the first time in 18 years last Saturday in San Diego and then went to the LA show the next night. I highly suggest seeing them live. They are wrapping up their fall tour, then NYE at Madison Square Garden, then they play their own show in Mexico in February 2022. Can't wait for the next tour next year.
They incorporate many styles into their music. Jazz, Blues, Rock and Roll. Page(keys) classically trained, Mike (bass) has a solo record with the great Leo Kottke. Trey(guitar) top 10 guitarist in the world and John Fishman(drums) well the band is named after him so.. They are really super. Hope you will listen to more and find the joy I have.
Love your breakdown and glad you got to experience a small taste of what I think is the best band on this planet. Hands down! Keep shining your positivity on us and sharing music with us!
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YESSSS!!!! Love that you are checking out some Phish!
I laughed out loud when you were waiting for the lyrics. You want lyrics listen to Reba. czcams.com/video/A6cylwiWBSs/video.html
Loved that you covered this & recognized the Sanford and son tease which you are correct what they were totally doing.
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You should check out some Ekoostic Hookah. They're not as big as they once were but they have super great jams and great lyrics. They have all all kinds of influences coming from grateful Dead Pink Floyd and even some heavier rock. I think you would really enjoy any of the songs that they have. You should check them out!
I have to tell you. As a life long Phish fan who’s put in his time since the early 90’s…it brought me such joy watching you see it through fresh eyes. Thanks for all the good feels man. You are much appreciated.
Same. I don’t know how I reacted the first time I heard YEM, but I’m sure it was something like this. Watching the changes slowly absorb him into some gettin’ down… I was chair dancing along with Jamal. 😁
Phish is, simply stated, horrible. Berniehead bobble dolls throughout the audience, with inanity for lyrics…
@@esparka there's actually people from all walks and types of life going to these shows. They are the #1 touring act over decades, so your stupidity is brightly shining. Open your mind a little. I know you wish the Backstreet Boys would tour near you, probably not going to happen. So gtfo of here, loser.
@@smithdcus607
I saw a Phish before you were born, son.
I endured the act for probably 10 other shows back in the ‘90’s & some of the Naughties…
I could finally take it no more. HORRIBLE!
After attending 100 Grateful Dead shows since 1980, the juvenile idiocy, embodied in their lyrics, finally overpowered the musical talent.
Finally folks, take a careful look at Mr. Smith’s treatment of me in his “lyrics” (i.e. comment response, for those of you from California) Now, imagine an entire parking lot literally filled with a similar breed of concertgoer, who know everything & who will eviscerate your being at the 1st sign that you don’t buy “The Bern”, or whatnot…
There is nothing more to say…. Little Nazi shats stink’n up the air.
But you, Derek, are certainly a fine fellow on your own…
Have a Jerry day,
@@esparka 1991 was first show.
Bruh. The “Ok, this is something “ vibe to “this is insane” to “damn, that’s funky as hell” to “are they really going to jump on trampolines?” to just straight up laughing at the sheer absurdity when the a cappella part kicks in. That’s the range of emotion that I go through every time Phish gets mentioned.
There’s only one thing I love more than loving phish , and that’s watching someone else love them.. thanks for this video, I love the energy and positivity. Thanks for letting us watch you enjoy yourself
Hello to all the Phisheads , great choice, Jamel you made my day !
What up pham!!!
@@awmerriam4 ...have a nice weekend, greetings from Berlin🎸🎹
@@jogischulz2576 cheers 🍻 from Bath, Maine, USA
Pham!!!! Much love.
I'm from Maine btw. Haha any of you watching the live set from Vegas tonight?
First time I have heard this band and I really like them. Essence of YES with funk. Cool! 😎
Good ears! They are influenced by old prog bands for sure - Genesis, Yes, etc.
Good ear, especially some of their old stuff, and this is one the old songs.
@@mattflickinger8151 I grew up with prog. Thanks
Agreed with other commenters here. Early Genesis, especially tracks like "Watcher of the Skies" and "The Return of the Giant Hogweed" heavily influenced the Phish sound.
Hey Now Debbie! Been seeing em since 93'. While their old stuff is wonderful...PHISH has never been better than right now! I would encourage you to check out all of the stuff over at their official channel from the just completed tour. Welcome to the deep end!
Loved watching you go from skeptical to confused to chill to rocking out to dancing to fully embracing it. Phish is all about having FUN.
*phun
"This is still one song??" -spoken by every Phish fan at some point
The 2nd song will start any minute...LOL
Psychoacoustical inertia…the “I think I know where they are going, and thensurprise left turn…that’s what keeps phans coming back, the expected versus the unexpected…
After a 20min jam, It’s more like…”Oh, yeah, I almost forgot what song they’re playing”
Just wait until he finds the 55-minute version of “Runaway Jim”.
Yes this is still Lawn Boy.
This was the perfect performance to help me appreciate Phish more! I was not a big fan, but this changes everything! Late to the party, but better late than never! Thanks Jamel! 💙
And this is why Jamel is helping to keep great music alive, lol. Welcome to the Phish party. If you like this one, be sure to check out a live version of Fluffhead czcams.com/video/8M9PtqpNUQY/video.html,
or Slave to the Traffic Light czcams.com/video/iTkgKy5EBUw/video.html,
or Harry Hood czcams.com/video/6MG-ahrzxLE/video.html.
If you enjoy these Phish tunes, you might just consider yourself hooked.
@@stillwaiting8971 - Thank you! 💙
@@faithnyou1732 Happy to share!
Welcome to the circus
This specific show is what got me into Phish! Been in love since
Always love when you do Phish and The Grateful Dead.
Dude I wanna go to a Phish show with you and just watch you enjopy the hell out of it!
Just saw them in Vegas LAST NIGHT!!!
I was at their Chula Vista show last Saturday! They have been on fire this tour!!!
I’m not sure I should’ve asked for this!!!
@@helpmeseephish I don’t doubt you
Saw phish for the first time this summer and I saw them 3 times it was amazing my favorite concerts, best live band
Jamel catches Sanfred and Sons tease in vocal jam first listen…..professional phishead!
I would kill to take you to a phish show :) watching you do a reaction to a couple of their videos brought me pure joy.... but the cold reality is that as much as you have enjoyed it.... it pales in comparison to a live show.... it can leave you breathless.... and when the final note is played you cant imagine returning to the "real world".... they are amazing and you can never get enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Exactly it. Can’t be fully grasped without going to a run of shows.
This isn’t just a crowd favorite, it’s one of the oldest crowd favorites. Love.
I was so excited for you to see the below and it didn’t disappoint!
1. trampolines coming out
2. boy man god shit
3. The jumping on tramps
4. The Mike solo
5. The vocal jam
Has he noticed the dinner the drummer wearing his signature dress in previous videos?
@@scapito by the way he reacted he has not seen Fishman in all of his glory prior to this.
@@dvdsky2003 Something else to look fwd to. 😉
I say “Boy. Man. God. Shiiiiit” every time I go into work.
So great. Put a big smile on my face.
And this is why they got us all hooked after almost 40 years! Wait till your first show Jamel 👌🏽
Thanks for spotlighting Phish ♡ This community is vast & kind & you'd be welcomed like phamily. If ya ever want to see a show, im sure we can miracle you a ticket! You really have to experience them live!! Kindly from Oregon
In Vegas right now for Halloween show. My first. Dont know ONE song ..my Phishphrend taking me!
Enjoy!
How did you like it???
Jamel, I was at this show with my 70yr old father!!!
Trey has called YEM "The Phish National Anthem." He's not wrong.
The very definition of a "jam band" I am just very disappointed in myself for not taking the time to check them out so long ago
Better late than never. The circus is back in town my friend
Another live one from Phish to feature would be "Wilson" - Hearing the crowd shout out "WILSONNNNNN" at the beginning is amazing and it's a great song.
I love that you've got the brass to do a 22 minute song ... great commentary ... #FUNK ... That live SPAC YEM was a great choice!
Whooooo finally on some more Phish! This is certainly a goodie but man do they have so many more!!! Thanks J 👊🏻
You are a light! Absolutely love your genuine reactions and joy.
Just back from Vegas phish…did 3 at the gorge, 3 in Denver, Phoenix, LA, Chula Vista too…you’d be surprised how many phish fans know you and your channel…your channel was the topic of several conversations I had …I was wondering if i was going to see you at the forum
"That sounds craaazy man!" Oh, just wait till you hear some of the stuff from the 2021 Fall Tour! I love your channel, really reminds me (as others have said) what it was like hearing these songs for the first time! Mad props for putting yourself out there, taking chances, being a good human and just all around awesome!
Phish have always been this trippy. Different tours sound different, but the goal is always the same.
And then they take you back to your home planet as the show is ending...or maybe they leave you up there in the mothership. YMMV
As a 25+ year phish Phan, that’s the most I’ve ever heard any of them speak on stage.
I’ve never seen Trey put down his guitar and dance, lol! That was great.
I mean Harpua..
Really? 🤔
@@randomperson-dy6kj Its as much a part of YEM as the trampolines and vocal solo
@@Pstrickman I’ve definitely seen him bop around a little during Mike’s solo, but not full on dancing. And definitely not without his guitar still on.
Wonder if it’s gotten more extensive as the years have passed? I saw them *a lot* in the 90’s (stopped going in ‘98) and only once since then (‘09). Looking forward to seeing them again next year! Watched several of the fall tour livestreams and the magic is back.
Holy shit I was at that show! It was a phenomenal one. I saw them all 3 nights that weekend at Saratoga. Great to see another soul catch the bug for probably my all time favorite band.
All I can say is that you’re the best out there. And no matter what I always smile so hard it hurts at your videos. Keep it up man. The positivity is contagious!
Phish has been my favorite band since 1995, and still going strong! You never know what you’re gonna get. If you’ve never seen them, or don’t know if them , just go see them live…it may change your entire life’s relationship with music. I know it 100% did that for me. Best band Ever!
My first show was Halloween 95 in Chi Town. My life changed that day!. Just saw them in Chicago 3 nights in October. Still AWESOME!
My boys just went to the Phish show again in September in Colorado for all 3 nights. I know when they go they get tickets for every night they play because they don't repeat a song and the show is different every night. Sometimes one or two of them will have a side project show later that night and they go to those as well. They have been going since the 90s. Another band you may want to check out is The String Cheese Incident. My son's are big fans of both bands and go to every show they can. I know they have a free live stream for Hulaween today. My favorite is Sirens but they have a number of good songs. There's a recording of Trey Anastasia from Phish singing Sirens with The String Cheese Incident.
Cheese is watered down and shitty
+ 1 for cheese!!
I've been seeing them both on a regular basis in Colorado since 97. Two incredibly talented bands. Trey played on Rocky Mountain way> outside and inside with them at the four mile canyon benefit in Broomfield, 2010 or so.
Good times
Cheese is awesome.
Hell yeah to Cheese
Never clicked on a video so fast. Glad you "got" it. Such a crazy piece of music. I saw them do it in Atlantic City this past summer, and not only did they kill it musically (even more so than in this version), they nailed the trampoline part in their late 50s. The "vocal jam" bit at the end definitely throws first time listeners for a loop haha.
Please do Fluffhead next! It's another fan favorite.
Same thought
Yes to Fluffhead!
I was also there enjoying that same YEM!
@@parkedcar127 was such a good weekend!
No more Phish please
2012 was a great year for Phish imo. This is the song that has EVERYTHING in it, there's nothing better than a YEM!!...or a Hood peak. I really wish you caught them at The Forum during this tour, they're better than ever and the lighting rig now is light yrs ahead from just 9yrs back. It will blow your mind!! They age like a fine wine. So much great Phish out there to discover Jamel
The glow stick war I witnessed during YEM in '00 is my favorite concert memory ever.
2021 was some serious cookin Phish.
@@Bee-hf3fc I never took it seriously but 4.0 Phish is very real!! I truly believe that the lockdown and The Beacon Jams residency last fall lit a creative fire in Trey. They completely transformed their sound coming out of the pandemic, forever evolving and aging like a fine wine. We are so blessed to still have them in our lives!! If you told me in 04 that they'd still be blowing minds in 2021 I would've laughed in your face. Shit was bleak back then
@@joehynes5452 Right, and I hear you on Trey. I don't now how others feel but in 2021 seemed to me that Trey played like he had something to say. Perhaps a reminder. I'm a guitar great and don't forget it? Just a guess. Can't wait for Spring/Summer.
@@Bee-hf3fc The year’s not over!!
Thanks. This is an epic classic. Most of it's composed, with some jams. I'd recommend Harry Hood for another great old school Phish song.
Yessir, or the complete Harpua tale haha.
You can feel good, good, good about Hood.
Providence RI 2019 Harry Hood is crazy good!
Hood. For sure.
Keep watching Phish, Jamel, and go see them when you can! My guess is that they move into your top 5 favorites (at least top 10)🤘
Love seeing your reactions to phish!! You need to see them ASAP. You will love it. You loved the dead and co you will be blown away seeing phish live.
Terrific reaction - really fun version of this song, possibly the quintessential Phish number. Capped off a terrific day for me: my folks came to visit, saw both my boys play soccer, watched my #1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs annihilate the hated Florida Gators, then my beloved Atlanta Braves come from behind to win a World Series game. Now I see a reaction to my favorite band of all time. Happy Halloween
More phish!
I was at this show in 2012 in Saratoga NY at SPAC!
Me too!!! Still the best YEM I have ever seen, and I have seen the band over 100 times lol
That's the encore. Whole run was fire that year
Man the way you turned in your chair and started bouncing with the music during the trampoline part. You’re too good, dude!!
I love this phreakin band so much. They’ve brought so much joy to my life. It’s a real bond that we have with this band and it’s inspiring. Thanks Jamel. Peace!
Jamel, you are an absolute joy to watch. I don't really watch reaction videos, but yours are fantastic.
It would be a blast to be able to go to a Phish concert with you because I always get a kick out of going to shows with friends and family for their first time. The look on their faces about halfway through the first song, when they realize "OH YEA, NOW I GET IT!" as to why this is a band that must be experienced live... Priceless....
This was fun to watch. Split Open and Melt is another super funky, fun, chaotic, brilliant Phish song to check out live.
Foam would be a fun one to watch you react to as well.
The story behind this song is that while in Florence Phish was joking around in a car with a German guy named Jurgen. He could barely speak English, but he was laughing along with them. At one point he said "You Enjoy Myself" and Trey burst out laughing. He loved the phrase so much he named the song after it. The phrase "Wash Uffizi drive me to Firenze" is a bit of a mystery though. For a long time I thought it was "Wash your face and drive me to Francais", others have interpreted it as "Was your feet and drive me to a Frenzy". But It was later revealed in an official Guitar World magazine to be "Wash uffizi drive me to Firenze". Rumor has it that, while on their way to Florence, they had picked up a hitchhiker who could barely speak English and he was trying to ask them "Would you please drive me to Florence" but it came out like "Wash Uffizi drive me to Firenze". It's possible that hitchhiker was the same Jurgen who said "You Enjoy Myself" but the hitchhiker rumor has never been confirmed.
So stoked you reacted to an epic YEM by Phish!! No two are the same and each one is a crowd-pleaser! Loved hearing you ask if they were ever going to sing, then watching you slide into the soft groove of the music to let it wash all over you!!
I see the words Jamel and Phish in one of my push notifications and I immediately stop what I’m doing to watch. What a good tune! And what a good time I had watching. Thanks brotha!
The look on your face during the vocal jam was priceless! Hahahaha
Favorite band of all time, just saw them play an amazing Halloween show in Vegas!!
Love you reaction, Jamal. You always make me appreciate the songs I love even more.❤️
Kind of crazy that bands like this fly under the radar. I never hear them being mentioned. A friend of mine told me about them about 20 years ago and when I asked what kind of music they played. He said they were kind of like The Grateful Dead to the tenth power.
Flying under the radar because they don't need to market themselves, they just play tasty jams and sell out everywhere they go! The typical "I hate phish" person have never really tried to give them a listen....
@@LetterToVoltaire for the most part the music is funky as hell. I've been to some Phish shows. I am a lyrics person...that part makes it tough. But you can't deny the vibe. Ever.
Lol thats how my friend got me to go to my first show in 89
Something kinda Phish y going on--and I love it! Thanks as always, Jamel. One of my favorite groups on one of my favorite channels.
YES!!!!!
Bro, you missed out on that show. You HAVE to go see them. There is nothing else but Phish in town.
Don't let these opportunities pass you by. Trust me. Please!!!
Agree! It's probably been 20 years since I've seen them live, but nothing else compares to it. Phish isn't necessarily in my all time fave bands and they may not even be in my top five live shows (there's a lot for me to compare to)... but it's an experience I'm so grateful for having. Traveling to shows when I was younger was my favorite thing to do. 💜
Reaction was great. You know...you know! It was fun seeing how much you enjoyed that. Love your vibe and your understanding of the vibe. I've loved that song since 1993. Nice to see new listeners enjoy themselves.
Anytime you react to phish, I’m here! Love the reaction, I get way too much joy watching someone see phish or listen to a phish song for the first time! Lol
Just saw this come up in my notifications....how great!!
Just went to my first phish show on Halloween at the MGM. It was uhh, hard to describe what I saw there, I don't think I moved from my spot for the entire 2nd set, was blown away.
Great video bro. And thank you Phish for an absolutely ASTONISHING summer and fall tour!
That was great! Your reactions were wonderful.. made me reflect on when I first heard phish out saw them 30 years ago…
Jamel, you were right to not interrupt You Enjoy Myself. That song is quintissential Phish, it's got it all.
You had something going on?!!
Jamel, if PHISH is in town,,,,,,you go.
Download that Forum show, f@%$ing Tweezer fest.
Greatest live band of all time.
This made me cry.
What it's all about man. Keep on sharin in the groove!
Too bad you missed the LA show. It was a good one. I have a tradition that I always pay to take my friends to see their first Phish show. If they come around again, I'd be honored to take you to see your first show!
This is an offer you can’t refuse! LA was absolutely bonkers!
Got to see them play this in 91. You seem like a really good human being I really enjoy Channel thank you for being you! Keep spreading the love we all need it
I don’t usually like first time song reaction videos, however I love your channel. I think it’s because you actually *react* and not just talk the whole time. Seeing your reaction here made me remember hearing YEM for first time and being blown tf away by it! Great channel my man!
Too bad you couldn't see them in LA, nobody does what they do. Such a fun time!!
Great reaction video, love the content you put out. Been following Phish for almost 30 years and it’s so neat to see a reaction thru new eyes. Keep the vids coming🤙
As someone with nearly 100 Phish shoes starting in 95’,this made my morning.
I’ve always dug Jamals videos but this was another level of beautiful.
One of the great joys at a show was having someone along who it was their first show. That’s what this brought back to me was the experience of watching someone else “get it”.
Thank you so much
Quite a bit of shoes you got there!
Whatever you do….
Whatever you do take care of your shoes
Practically a backyard concert for them at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, NY
They started in a little ol' town called Burlington, VT. Nectar's was the first place that saw them perform. What a group, one might state.
I went to school with a Jessica LeBlanc. In Vermont.
Can't wait for New Years. Got me floor tickets for all 4 nights!
Woah Jamel is back with a Phish reaction! Love it!
Hits the checklist of the intended reactions to all the parts of this song IMHO. Such a good hot take too, had me laughing out loud thank you for this
If he liked the trampolines wait till he sees Fishman play the vacuum lol !!!
I woke my wife up laughing at your reactions during the vocal jam. 😂
Great video as always Jamal. I’ve heard a lot of different versions of “YEM” but this one was pretty epic! Very cool and creative song. Don’t ask me what it’s about though! I’ve never seen “Children of the Corn” but I’ve heard it’s pretty creepy!
Back on the phish my friend
Jamel! Man! Thanks for picking this "YEM" in particular! I was at this 3 show run in Saratoga. I had just turned 19 and there was a crew of around 10 of us there from the Rochester, NY area. This was the 3rd night of the 3 show run and this was "the song" that we all collectively hoped that we would get. In that magical way, they come out for the last encore of the run and play it. Typical. We were so stoked!
Dude...Jamal pls come to a Show...you have the perfect attitude out the gate. Mad love for listening to new music 🎶 a 22 min phish song. My guy...you rock.
Thank you soooo much for this!! It's so fun seeing your reaction to so much music, but when it's my fave band, it's extra special! Just saw the boys in Vegas for Halloween, my first show in 7 years and it was too much fire!!
Love this so much Jamal! Been following them since '95. Makes my ❤ happy. Go see them!!
I loved this so much! Thanks for the good vibes!
You should've gotten tickets to the Forum show last week. PHISH IS PERFORMING ON ANOTHER LEVEL
Yeah I had something going on
@@jamelakajamal I commented before I started the video, my apologies brother
Phish Fall Tour 4.0 was solid. Went to the Oregon and Arizona shows. This might top the shows I saw in 96. ✌
I loved how he was just struck speechless when the vocal jam came through lol
This has been my favorite band for 20 years and seeing your face light up just gave me the chills of why I feel in love with Phish in the first place
Nothing brings me back to my dorm room in 1995 better than this joint.
I was at this show! So, so awesome! I was really lucky - I got to see them in Boston in the late 80s in clubs. Small venues, and a young, hungry band. Those shows change my idea of what music was. I imagine it was like seeing Hendrix in London in the 60s. I wish more people could have heard them in that era. By the time they started playing arenas, they'd changed a fair bit. They were still good, but in the late 80s, they were truly mind bending.
really liked your heartfelt reaction, so genuine/out,
and being a Phish fan only a year, I hadn't seen this wild live vid yet, so thanks for picking this one!
Nothing makes me happier than seeing people discover awesome music for the first time, and seeing their reaction. Purely human.
"Is this still one song?" With Phish, the answer is usually "yes", a lot of their songs have segments that feel like new songs entirely.
I laughed so hard when he said that.
“Is this still YEM?” 😁
Finally more PHISH!!!
Hahaha you face during that vocal jam is hilarious. Sums up everyones first YEM!
Well shame on me for not knowing who this group is. That's was awesome! Here a question are they Jazz bc that's what it reminds me of. I love Jazz, Blues, Zydeco, Country, Soft Rock.
It's classified as jam. But they play almost everything. They are the best 4 piece band probably of all time. They are doing things musically that no other band has done. Saw them for the first time in 18 years last Saturday in San Diego and then went to the LA show the next night. I highly suggest seeing them live. They are wrapping up their fall tour, then NYE at Madison Square Garden, then they play their own show in Mexico in February 2022. Can't wait for the next tour next year.
Phish does a bit of everything. They are hard to pin down to one genre.
They incorporate many styles into their music. Jazz, Blues, Rock and Roll. Page(keys) classically trained, Mike (bass) has a solo record with the great Leo Kottke. Trey(guitar) top 10 guitarist in the world and John Fishman(drums) well the band is named after him so.. They are really super. Hope you will listen to more and find the joy I have.
Stumbled on this channel and first video only 4 minutes in and you got yourself a new subscriber!!! Love your reaction and vibe Jamel
Love your breakdown and glad you got to experience a small taste of what I think is the best band on this planet. Hands down! Keep shining your positivity on us and sharing music with us!
Jamel! SO cool to see you groove right along!!! Isn't the joy of Phish infectious? ♡♡♡
Give “Divided Sky” a try. Their music speaks for itself. Love to watch your reactions!!