Phish Rift Promo by Elektra. Sent to College Radio Stations, Record Stores etc. to promote new album. Converted to digital by Eric W. @ericwyman from original VHS tape.
54 seconds in is my driver's license. I was actually 22 and still had my Texas under 21 license. I can see my name and the address of the home where I grew up. And I recall them trying to interview me at Mississippi Nights. Unfortuantely, I freaked out with the lights and camera and went on and on about how Trey ruled the universe and Phish was the greatest rock and roll band that nobody yet knew about.
When I was 13 in 96 I got Hoist on tape. Then my next album by phish was Rift on cd. I think this changed me forever in that it opened a door in my mind of art, music and what’s possible. Such a good album!! Love phish always
Rift is the first album my friend Marshall turned me into whilst in the car headed to band practice. I was already a Dead fan but since 1990 something I have been devoted to Phish the same as Dead.
Actually, they did film Shoreline, and it was the pro-shot from the board and the pit. It was widely traded back in the day, and used to be on YT, but I can't find it anymore. The shot of Fishman and the gong is from Port Chester 1992, either Faht from 11/27 or Love You from 11/28. As you can see, he is wearing a hat that some dude from the crowd gave him - it was a gas station trucker hat that simply read "New Jersey" in Asbury Park type script in front of a cornucopia...for some reason.
The dressing room at the end, Beth's interview footage (who messes with that?), and some of the crowd scenes when the dancers are going nuts (Hi Katy!) were shot at Mississippi Nights in St Louis in December 1992.
what night/song is this lady talkin about (5:00 mark) where in port cheser, trey played the bass notes on guitar and mike played the guitar riff on his bass? I must hear this asap!
@parkerjh - They didn't play Keene in the fall of '92, when this was filmed for the Elektra Rift promo pack. The bulk is from Port Chester, Mississippi Nights, and the 8/29/92 Shoreline pro-shot from the Santana tour. There were four "Phish only" shows from May '92 to November '92: Norfolk, Charlottesville and Richmond in July and San Juan Capistrano in August. I know three of the four arm-in-arm guys out in front of the Capitol, and Beth "who messes with that" Senturia at Mississippi Nights.
@thewall388 The part about Trey and Mike switching parts is what they play on You Enjoy Myself. They've done it like that I think everytime they play but i'm not positive
@sirchandestroy ah, very possible it was Porthchester, could have sworn it was Keene that the interview took place at the 4:50 mark. Even looks like Keene. Nevertheless, you know the guy all the way to the left? I used to see him and talk to him at many shows, but can't for the life of me remember his name. thanks, P
I don't think this was ever on TV, no. It was a VHS tape and I think it was sent with other promo material to college radio stations (and presumably others) to promote Rift. The tapes gradually worked themselves around and got into the hands of fans (like me). It was pretty boring but ages well and becomes much more fun to watch all these years later.
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54 seconds in is my driver's license. I was actually 22 and still had my Texas under 21 license. I can see my name and the address of the home where I grew up. And I recall them trying to interview me at Mississippi Nights. Unfortuantely, I freaked out with the lights and camera and went on and on about how Trey ruled the universe and Phish was the greatest rock and roll band that nobody yet knew about.
When I was 13 in 96 I got Hoist on tape.
Then my next album by phish was Rift on cd.
I think this changed me forever in that it opened a door in my mind of art, music and what’s possible. Such a good album!!
Love phish always
Definitely my favorite album by Phish.
And it's not even close
Holy fucking shit! Soup! I’ve been looking for this for yearsssssssaaaa
This is one of the best videos ive ever seen
Allllllll these years I had no idea all the songs come together to tell a story. Amazing!
Dear Trey- please use your magic powers to help me win the lottery so that I can quit my job and see every show you play. Thanks man!
Dear Trey - Me Too
these old ladies 🥺💘
Rift was my phirst Phish cd purchase. I loved it and still do, Nectar and Rift were a huge part of my days in college.
With a promo vid like this, I'm surprised Rift didn't sell better
Rift is the first album my friend Marshall turned me into whilst in the car headed to band practice. I was already a Dead fan but since 1990 something I have been devoted to Phish the same as Dead.
Classic, love 1994 Phish. Interesting to see this time capsule.
Lance Vallis well put. There's exactly what it is
Actually, they did film Shoreline, and it was the pro-shot from the board and the pit. It was widely traded back in the day, and used to be on YT, but I can't find it anymore. The shot of Fishman and the gong is from Port Chester 1992, either Faht from 11/27 or Love You from 11/28. As you can see, he is wearing a hat that some dude from the crowd gave him - it was a gas station trucker hat that simply read "New Jersey" in Asbury Park type script in front of a cornucopia...for some reason.
If I didn't already own Rift, this video would make me buy it.
Paul Sheets Great album!
How can anyone hate this or Phish for that matter? Don't get it. Thanx for posting this.
".... And I'm knocked up!" Didn't see that coming
Oh man this is great! Love the old school, way before my time.
I’m sold
The dressing room at the end, Beth's interview footage (who messes with that?), and some of the crowd scenes when the dancers are going nuts (Hi Katy!) were shot at Mississippi Nights in St Louis in December 1992.
Never knew about this until now!!
Nice oversized rayon button down, Trey.
it's from a handful os shows that Fall. Keene was one of them for sure as I saw the interviews with the fans in the lobby take place.
I lOVE this!
Trey is totally wearing a Residents T shirt Nice!
I want that shirt
@@yembot I have it : )
what night/song is this lady talkin about (5:00 mark) where in port cheser, trey played the bass notes on guitar and mike played the guitar riff on his bass? I must hear this asap!
sick video ive never seen this before!
@parkerjh - They didn't play Keene in the fall of '92, when this was filmed for the Elektra Rift promo pack. The bulk is from Port Chester, Mississippi Nights, and the 8/29/92 Shoreline pro-shot from the Santana tour. There were four "Phish only" shows from May '92 to November '92: Norfolk, Charlottesville and Richmond in July and San Juan Capistrano in August. I know three of the four arm-in-arm guys out in front of the Capitol, and Beth "who messes with that" Senturia at Mississippi Nights.
Don’t Bowie my Maze
girl at 2:42 is really feeling the vacuum solo
You want a Debby downer? How about this? Nothing like 91’ truss with Giant Country horn.
Nice residents tee
Nice save.
also, Fish at 1:05 just made my day
Page looks young!
You rock.
GREAT video!!!!! :-)
@thewall388 The part about Trey and Mike switching parts is what they play on You Enjoy Myself. They've done it like that I think everytime they play but i'm not positive
that was a pretty cool old lady
@parkerjh - his name is Jay Flemma, and I think he's an attorney. I knew him through other folks, mostly.
TRIPPING BALLLLS @ 6:18
@geeongee123 It's called 'Memories', a song from 1915.
THE OVERHEAD VIEW
What show is that tasty YEM clip from that starts around 3:20?
Its fish and trey,mike and page good as they are can not leave those two,
Correct me if I am wrong, but are these among the last shows with Page on a Keyboard before he got the baby grand in 2/93?
@5:15 some girl mentions mike playing the lead guitar part on bass and trey playing the bass part on guitar. Anyone know what show/song this is??
8/29/92 - Shoreline, Mountain View, CA
@sirchandestroy ah, very possible it was Porthchester, could have sworn it was Keene that the interview took place at the 4:50 mark. Even looks like Keene. Nevertheless, you know the guy all the way to the left? I used to see him and talk to him at many shows, but can't for the life of me remember his name. thanks, P
whats the accapella song they do in the end? mike gordon is the greatest cactus, nooo questions
That “Maze” at 7:05, when’s it from?
8/29/92
one kind of soup
3:20, Funky bass n drums
@bohnnco wow! cool!
Hard to believe I was ever in to this music but the shows are great memories for sure
Did it make TV or how would one see this back then?
I don't think this was ever on TV, no. It was a VHS tape and I think it was sent with other promo material to college radio stations (and presumably others) to promote Rift. The tapes gradually worked themselves around and got into the hands of fans (like me). It was pretty boring but ages well and becomes much more fun to watch all these years later.
Parker Harrington.. you got that right.. thanks for posting!
What is the YEM from 3:20!?!?!?!
1992-08-29 - Mountain View, CA
7:24 haha fishman.
I like soup!
do they perform :"memories" in any of their shows? its awesome. also i would love to hear that full yem that they do @ 3:31
look how hard the audience is gettin down. no wonder