LivePhish 12: 8.13.96 Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, Indiana cover

LivePhish 12: 8.13.96 Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, Indiana

Phish · 2002

203 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock, funk grooves, and intricate melodies unfolds over extended jam sessions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Themes
Noblesville jams· improvisational mastery· live concert energy
Career context
By the time 'LivePhish 12' was released in 2002, Phish had solidified their status as a leading band in the jam scene. This album captures a live performance from 1996, during a peak period for the band, showcasing their tight-knit musical chemistry and diverse setlist. It was part of their extensive 'LivePhish' series, which aimed to document their legendary concerts.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Europe '72 by Grateful Dead — Captures the same improvisational spirit and live energy through extended jam sessions.
Live at Red Rocks 8.15.95 by Dave Matthews Band — Features intricate melodies and a vibrant live atmosphere, emphasizing improvisation and chemistry.
Mantis by Umphrey's McGee — Combines progressive rock elements with funk grooves and a focus on improvisational live performances.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Divided Sky 17:01
  • 2 Tube 3:59
  • 3 Tela 6:32
  • 4 Maze 11:08
  • 5 Fast Enough for You 6:52
  • 6 Old Home Place 3:02
  • 7 Punch You in the Eye 8:01
  • 8 Llama 5:05
  • 9 Glide 4:20
  • 10 Slave to the Traffic Light 12:36

Disc 2

  • 1 AC/DC Bag 12:07
  • 2 The Lizards 10:30
  • 3 Mike’s Song 22:46
  • 4 Lifeboy 7:56
  • 5 Weekapaug Groove 8:18
  • 6 Somewhere Over the Rainbow 1:39

Disc 3

  • 1 Waste 5:35
  • 2 Train Song 3:08
  • 3 Strange Design 3:48
  • 4 Sweet Adeline 2:30
  • 5 David Bowie 16:42
  • 6 Sleeping Monkey 4:55
  • 7 Rocky Top 3:06
  • 8 Ya Mar 9:14
  • 9 Split Open and Melt 12:42

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