Livephish.com Japan Relief – 7.31.99 Field of Heaven, Fuji Rock Festival, Niigata, Japan cover

Livephish.com Japan Relief – 7.31.99 Field of Heaven, Fuji Rock Festival, Niigata, Japan

Phish · 2011

187 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · funk rock

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational rock and funk, echoing the spirit of live performance in a unique setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • vibrant improvisational live experience
  • extended jams for deep focus
  • for festival nostalgia

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike lengthy improvisations
  • prefer concise, structured tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
Fuji Rock Festival· improvisational spirit· community engagement
Career context
By the time Phish released 'Livephish.com Japan Relief' in 2011, they had reformed after a hiatus and were actively revisiting their extensive catalog. This live album captures their performance at the Fuji Rock Festival in 1999, reflecting both their extensive jam band roots and their ability to connect with international audiences. It serves as a testament to their long-standing commitment to philanthropy and community engagement.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Mantis by Umphrey's McGee — Combines progressive rock elements with funk and extended jams, echoing the dynamic live interaction of Phish.
Live... With a Little Help from Our Friends by Gov't Mule — Captures the essence of community engagement through collaborative live performances and jam-heavy tracks.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 My Friend, My Friend 6:50
  • 2 Golgi Apparatus 4:37
  • 3 Back on the Train 5:44
  • 4 Limb by Limb 10:22
  • 5 Free 10:18
  • 6 Roggae 7:36
  • 7 Sparkle 4:06
  • 8 Character Zero 9:51

Disc 2

  • 1 2001 14:53
  • 2 David Bowie 25:08
  • 3 Wading in the Velvet Sea 7:44
  • 4 Prince Caspian 10:52
  • 5 Fluffhead 18:03
  • 6 The Squirming Coil 10:30

Disc 3

  • 1 Nawang Khechog Speech 8:12
  • 2 Universal Horn / Vacuum Jam 6:46
  • 3 Brian and Robert 4:43
  • 4 Simple 13:11

Disc 4

  • 1 What’s the Use (1999‐07‐29) 8:27

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