@patper said:

It's not just the energy and lights, its the sound. Part of their music isn't notes and rhythms and improvisation. All of these things fall mercy to concert sound and performance dynamics. Streams and recordings (sbd and aud) dilute this part of their music, which in turn dhttp://t.co/skfAZCWilutes the other parts. You aren't hearing all of it from your couch.

Few among us wouldn't acknowledge that a Phish show is best experienced live. point conceded, if it was ever in doubt. And most of us, whether consciously or unconsciously probably elevate shows we have seen, even if only to a small degree. But can we please put to rest this notion that what is experienced at a show is SO different that someone who wasn't there doesn't have a valid opinion on the music. Perhaps they dont share your opinion, fine. But try all you want, no amount of sound dynamics or ENERGY is going to turn the 7/2/11 Tweezer into the 12/2/95 Tweezer.