Great review. So much gratitude for the band and for the soul phamikynupping our game to meet the moment. What a great scene on the beach.
And how about the distinct Let It Grow and later Playin In The Band jams in Wave of Hope? Didn’t notice? Relisten.
Early in the type II section, Trey clearly drops LIGs main riff a few times, then uses that to launch into fantastic new jam territory. Later in the jam, he does the same with Playin’ and Mike locks right in there and new ground is covered again with full band synth effects in tow. A welcome nod to Jerry in these Days Between his birth and passing and an especially kind treat for any old deadheads like me in the crowd.
A friend who heard soundcheck said at one point Trey said, “we’re going to melt you fucking faces tonight.”
Promise kept. As the reviewer said, soak it up. Very special time to be a phish fan.