Standing On The Moon - 7/4/15 - Soldier Field, Chicago

[@rm1133]

Trey had 5 nights to impress a legion of extremely loyal, dedicated, and let's face it, judgmental fans and step into the shoes of an absolute giant and hero of a man. I am not the biggest fan of Phish but I do appreciate a lot of their music and the spirit of their scene which borrowed so heavily from the Grateful Dead. It is documented that he spent months learning over 100 songs and practicing hours on end. He did not miss a lyric the entire run (except for a minor slip up in Help on the Way where he said "sorry" into the mic!) and his effort and playing was absolutely beautiful. It was a no-win situation for him as he was never going to live up to the impossible heights of Garcia and he knew that going in and gave it his best. His best impressed the heck out of me and he carried that torch that Jerry left behind wonderfully. Well done Trey!

[@woodymoose5174]

+rm1133 - Look at the Scarlet --> Fire clip 7/3/2015 for Trey fucking up some more lyrics! "Well, I MAY NOT BEEN WRONG, but I've never been wrong?" NO, it's..."Well, I ain't always right, but I've never been wrong!"

[@rm1133]

+Woody Moose You're right, he did botch that but I am not going to hold it against him. We all know nobody messed up more lyrics than Garcia did himself. It wasn't perfect but he had a lot to learn before these shows.

[@gregdrummond9504]

+Woody Moose Obviously you have never been to see Bobby perform if you are worried about messed up lyrics.

[@WillS-pl8wg]

Well said my friend,i conquer 👍🏻

[@Hhfgdrghvdsddfj]

Trey is fantastically talented. But that rendition was just horrible. Could not have been worse.

[@kevingooley2169]

My dad and I were at this show, he got me into the Grateful Dead as a kid and was able to get us tickets for just this night. He'd been sick for a long time and passed away a couple weeks ago. Watching this version really pulls at my heartstrings, and I am infinitely grateful to had experienced it with him. I know he's somewhere on the moon watching me down below.

[@kevinmorrow58]

Thanks for sharing. My mom passed away 3 weeks ago and we were also at this show. She had been to many GD shows but I never had. I bought her tickets to the whole run and it was amazing.

[@done1675]

Aw jeez you guys, I'm so sorry for your losses. I was lucky enough to see the GD with Jerry 50 or so times. I'm glad that you got to share the experience with your folks. Godspeed.

[@lonestarrdjbrannan7318]

Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like your dad was a great father and I understand this song having great meaning it reminds me of someone I lost and won’t ever hear it the same but I’m grateful for her and this amazing song

[@xavierkylo5655]

instablaster

[@dillinger1211]

I hope to do the same for my son. He's one these days so he's got a whole lot ahead of him.
Thank you for sharing this awesome story.

[@23rubs]

The love shared between Phil and Trey at the conclusion is pure. Genuine.

[@TheHonudiver]

The humility Trey brings to this performance just floors me.

[@BootsORiley]

Lately, i have been experiencing this phenomenon where i have been very emotional and feeling the need to cry, but being unable to. I was even unable to weep during emotionally charged moments of the GD50 run... This has been going on for about 2 - 3 weeks, and the inability and suppression of tears has been like harboring acidic poison inside of me. While watching this, hairs stood all over my body and i constantly got cold chills, and i could feel waves of serotonin rushing through my brain down my spinal chord. Then when Phil gave Trey a sincere hug and whispered his praises in his ears while Trey had that look on his face like he had just experienced something extremely moving and overwhelmingly spiritual, i was finally able to expel the stifled, suppressed tears and it felt like a million dollars.
Just thought i would share that.
Be kind, everyone, spirit moves through all things. Love and Light not fade away.

[@ChrisBe1l]

Love you❤❤❤❤❤

[@BootsORiley]

@@ChrisBe1l i love you Chris. I hope all is well with you and yours.

[@ivandad]

this was such an important tune to get right, and trey absolutely delivered.

[@devastatedwarrior1146]

dude, this was absolutely brutal ear torture. get some q- tips

[@matthewatwood2581]

His face through the whole show is really something to watch.

[@VinPaz-qq1dc]

He did a great attempt but Jerry destroyed numerous solos of this song - good tribute anyway

[@GoCubs-of3ub]

John Mayer, bless his heart he's playing great, but never get quite the same feeling when I watch these videos of Trey. Goosebumps everytime 🍻

[@Chrispypullen]

Trey learned some of these songs as a teen when you think about it. John got turned on so much later. John's getting me tho too lately.

[@matt7825]

@@Chrispypullen i just don't know how true that is. John could've learned these songs during his teens as much as trey did. Trey didnt get into GD until he was 19... That said I'd take Trey over John up there any and everyday. I think the impressive part is waht Trey was able to do in 6 months, vs. playing with the band for 3+ years

[@c.s.344]

He can't even remember the words man, I used to love Trey, but this is a weak at best effort at playing Jerry

[@jimmysaladstench]

GoCubs1908 agree to disagree

[@TheJelyman]

mayer sucks at singing G dead

[@mattbaetz]

my brothers and i were there at soldier field... and then 18 months we played this song together next to our mom's hospital bed after she was taken off her respirator. i feel so very fortunate to have had such a great mom, great brothers and be part of this wonderful community that exposed me to such beautiful music. thanks to everyone who makes these shows such a unique and smile filled experience.

[@mfauteux1]

Yea my mom dyed of cancer loving ripple

[@williammiraglia6051]

I still sing this one to my mom's picture. Very powerful song!

[@mattbaetz]

@@mfauteux1 so very sorry for your loss.

[@mattbaetz]

@@williammiraglia6051 i often do the same. nov 5th was her anniversary so it was nice to receive your comment so close to that date. thank you and keep on truckin' :)

[@jocelynfaraone8232]

A mighty melody indeed. Anyone who has ever lost anyone or anything must feel this to the core. Tears, goosebumps, pure emotion. I think Trey did an amazing job this past weekend and am so grateful to have been a part of it all.

[@Wompzalot]

Id rather be with you. one of the most powerful lyrics of the dead. magical to hear trey sing it.

[@Heathcsw]

Love how Phil hugs Trey at the end. Wonder what was said but looks like Phil was so pleased with Trey's rendition. Jerry would be smiling on the moon.

[@kalleanka6937]

love

[@Displaysac90]

I always finding myself coming back to this performance and feeling it every time.

[@michaelhjerpe3208]

God bless lazy lightning and all he has done for fans of great live music. Thanks on a RUclips comment aren’t nearly enough for the joy he’s bought me and my family

[@ryantierney374]

He’s the only other person in the world to know what it felt like to be the leader of one of these bands. I think that’s why this version cuts so deep.

[@stephengriffin7870]

Beautiful

[@randysavage7392]

never thought about it but that's absolutely why it hits so hard, thank you for describing that. In the Long Strange Trip documentary, he said to his then wife that "if I could I'd just retire and live off the ice cream money for the rest of my life." When she asked why he didn't just do that, he said "do you realize how many people's livelyhoods depend on me keeping this thing going?" What an immense amount of pressure to be the leader of something so huge that, quite frankly, grew beyond Jerry and the band's control into something so simultaneously beautiful and at times, incredibly ugly and sinister.
He also said that part of the reason he used drugs to escape was that, "I look out at everyone who gets to escape life and enjoy our music, looking at me. I don't have anyone like that."
To me that's this song's theme is essentially the classic motif of it being "lonely at the top" - getting to "the moon" which is what you always dreamed of, but then realizing you've removed yourself from any sense of normalcy and pining for a simple life on a back porch in July, which I'm sure Trey can absolutely relate to on a powerful level. Such an incredible song.

[@fluffhead9774]

I come here often. When I’m missing my dad...it helps a lot. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

[@swedemcf]

I am watching this with tears and the hair on the back of my neck and legs standing straight up!!
Just a joy, wow!!!
Waiting for it to end and if he journals a pure Jerry he'll be screaming "id rather be with you"

[@maureenhenslee4444]

I was almost sobbing during this song. Loved every second of the entire weekend!

[@SunnyHippies]

This was my favorite part of the whole weekend. I thought Trey did an amazing job on this song.

[@SunnyHippies]

I guess it just stood out for me because of the beautiful lyrics.

[@SunnyHippies]

Magical

[@ohiopigeon]

+Kevin Samuel Haber I agree except for saying "metal flag" instead of "battle flag"

[@woodymoose5174]

+Kevin Samuel Haber - Are you kidding me??? Trey's vocals suck! The majority of the tune he looks lost, and then just strumming, and staying on a few cords! The 15 seconds toward the end of the tune where he actually attemps some lead guitar work is like he's playing some other song of unknown origin

[@71tmwsiy]

+Woody Moose his vocals are great. the song only has a few chords. This was a great rendition. Sorry he's not Jerry, buddy.

[@craigg.8494]

Yes phil hugging Trey at the end is what its all about.. Spirit!

[@marchauben6241]

Trey did a great job, Jerry would've definitely approved and have been proud of his tribute...but there was just something about the way the big man mesmerized as he smiled or peered over his glasses at us, that's something that no person on this earth will ever be able to duplicate😊

[@gatoryak7332]

Oh my! The Garcia-worship is strong in this one.

[@mrkimmel1]

Was just at Fenway and was reminded of this version ... so so good

[@robertcarter4159]

I THINK this is the best song of the Fare the well shows!!! Trey NAILED IT!!!

[@setlisttees5770]

I'd be lying if I told you that I didn't cry a little bit during this while I was in Chicago....

[@ericlowrey6509]

SetListTees Same here, This and Attics of my Life

[@setlisttees5770]

***** Ha! Me too!... So powerful!

[@davidbailey8905]

SetListTees I feel ya. This, Attics of my Life (especially when they were showing members on the screens, past and present and Trey came up), Trey singing Scarlet Begonias, the whole Not Fade Away and continuing chant/clap. Very emotional and powerful weekend.

[@mjstedy]

Nobody in my section had a dry eye. Wish I knew what Phil said to him at the end.

[@denenmusic]

SetListTees Shit - I haven't stopped crying SINCE Chicago! Haha! Can't even talk about it without tearing up. Oh look... and there it goes again. Hahaaaaaa!

[@michaelstruzzi8510]

Thank you for this gift.

[@robby28752]

Tears for me as well! What depth and emotion. Just freakin' beautiful! Thanks for posting!

[@mailbox4820]

I've watch this video over and over and over. Dozens x ?!!. My favorite RUclips vid for the past year an a half. Thanks for the beautiful effort of filming this and the kindness of posting it. It means a lot for me. You are good peeps!

[@mailbox4820]

Same here. 100%

[@GMKify]

Me too. Felt like “rather be with you” was TA and band singing directly to JG. And crowd felt same. Phil’s hug after verifies

[@treyantipasto7003]

So beautiful. A dream come true. Thank you for this!

[@Spivey378]

Just beautiful, Trey. I’m not a huge GD fan but was truly grateful I got to be there in Chicago for all three memorable evenings. It was absolutely magical.

[@stephengriffin7870]

Trey killed it,got chills,

[@mattbaetz]

Was in attendance for the first night in SF and then this show in Chicago and this definitely was a highlight for me. Personally feel like he nailed it as good as anybody can. No one is Jerry but under that kind of pressure he did a damn fine job. Also I had back surgery but at no point do I feel it applicable to this comment thread. I did break a wrist once and because of that I have to say Mickey Hart's attempt to rap Fire still haunts me.

[@Mexikun]

Thank you so much for all the Trey cams, it's great to sit here and analyze his techniques.
And this song was *heavy* to watch. So many memories. Such a wonderful celebration.

[@Piwork69]

Out of all the post Jerry incarnations, I like the sound of Treys guitar the best.

[@edkerry87]

go see Dead and Company and JRAD live. I promise you will not regret it.

[@No24us]

I totally regretted spending even the gas money on Dead & Co. What a snoozer. FTW was full of energy. Dead & Co. felt like a funeral by comparison. JRAD on the other hand....

[@Piwork69]

@@No24us I saw The Dead back in 2009 (the remaining members with Warren Haynes) and I had the same impression-total snoozer. No energy. I respect Bob Weirs desire to play but he just seems tapped out.

[@jimkilroy2549]

Not sure why Phil hugging Trey at the end made me teary, but it did. As a Dead fan 86' until Jerry's death and Phish from '89 to present, these shows were conflicting for me. A clash of worlds. 8 years out, I can appreciate what a special moment they were. Trey is a soulful and master musician who stood up to a very lofty task. He did it well.

[@douglaslilley5445]

This is crazy good, it's over the moon. And I didn't go to any of the shows, it must have been quite something to be there and hear this version of this magnificent song.

[@nedrobinson7490]

Douglas Lilley can confirm; ‘’twas beyond description....

[@jeffgesser9134]

i cant get enough of this version!!!!!!!!

[@MichaelWalshCT]

You are the man.

[@FZappa20]

Thanks

[@alexandergrosby2578]

Trey just fuggin' killin' it.

[@BuckeyeInNC]

this is an amazing video that you have given us thank you. i bought the webcast and so was able to watch all five shows on demand for 30 days after. the webcast is just amazingly awesome great cameras great sound and somehow you matched it with your sound quality and your one camera 95% of the time on trey. this was my favorite performance of all five shows and in my opinion the best "standing on the moon" the Grateful Dead have ever performed. everyone stepped up on this performance. bobby's slide work, chementi and hornsby are sweet phil and the boys have the bottom down, and trey brings it home from start to finish.

[@mailbox4820]

I love watching this video from time to time. Thanks for filming and posting. Appreciate it.

[@bryonpropst]

I was there. I'm glad. It was beautiful. Thanks for the tribute Trey.

[@mikesveom7135]

Without a doubt Trey’s best “ Jerry “ ………. Nailed it , with the utmost respect

[@gratefuldev23]

So amazing... thank you!!! Weeping (again).

[@justinbowser7980]

I am a huge Phish fan! They have saved me from having a boring life! And THIS is my favorite Trey vocal performance of all time!

[@macalvello]

3:50 trey looking up into the sky and you can see the camera man below him turn around and look up... sure it was a big smile from jerry looking down at us :,)

[@daveyboy8907]

normally its a rainbow or a moon..

[@daveyboy8907]

awesome times.

[@linderama6591]

Thank you for recording this. It was a perfect tune for Trey and so moving. #didjerryproud

[@j.cordellsteinmetz9219]

This is just so poignant and beautiful. Thank you Trey.

[@gankmore]

what a gift these shows were. perfect capture as usual LL.

[@lucaisreilly7892]

Favorite of the weekend - thanks for making it that much better

[@michaelblanks3409]

Th oank you for the post only seven years ago. But as powerful as any song anytime. Trey does a great job.feel the emotions ooze from the monitors.priceless.thank youMike

[@doubleajersey]

Can’t believe this was 9 years ago today… Oh what an experience it was!!!

[@briancullen9575]

This was Trey’s best moment at all 5 shows. He nailed this song.

[@wtractor024]

thank you so much for this! trey had a blast at these shows

[@cogopackgo]

Love to know what Phil said to Trey after the song....amazing song, song very well and I would love to see this show up in a Phish set list this summer. What an amazing song...

[@srnickvelluzzi]

the hug

[@bernlin2000]

+Nick Velluzzi Makes it the easy highlight of the whole run in 2015, imo.

[@adamoconnor6505]

My favorite moment the entire weekend. Chills and tears during the "I'd rather be with you" moments.

[@jeffr.4157]

Straight chills

[@stevetady5332]

Thank you Trey. You absolutely stuck the landing, again and again.

[@terrapinjoe6577]

oh my god, sing it Trey!!!

[@bpbatlaw]

Really nice. His voice is not Jerry's, but he was heartfelt and his playing very moving. Excellent.

[@andrewburnett7760]

At around 3:35 he's watching his dance. Thank you Trey, for everything.

[@andrewburnett7760]

Meant to say watching his sister dance

[@nedrobinson7490]

Thank you, someone, for getting that! As much as he may have been moved by thinking of Jerry or whatever, I def think he was singing to Kristy in this. This is as real as it gets! He ain’t weeping and having emotion flowing like a river like that over some dead rockstar, no disrespect to the fat man...

[@evievanhouten3194]

On the contrary. The view is beautiful 😍

[@markcraven3842]

Great, great song. Very good job Trey!!!!! When you were looking up did you see Jerry???

[@jaycharbonneau3085]

Very job.

[@ChrisSMurphy1]

Whoever hasn't seen "Long Strange Trip" on Amazon, absolutely phenomenal

[@janbudin5900]

Bliss to be alive. Thank you

[@treyantipasto7003]

ruclips.net/video/_OT8lR6ZoS0/видео.htmlm24s
That hug makes my heart happy. Love you guys

[@gratefulpipeandcigar3239]

I'm gonna go check out some Phish Magna ball right now...

[@robertboas2872]

Thank you, Your videos are amazing!!!

[@johncaterino8427]

One of my favorite songs. Trey did it justice.

[@kevindorff7669]

Best song of the summer. Phil fucking hugs him after it

[@zachmeadows1121]

Trey earned his keep right there .

[@gophishn]

Great Work!Thanks!

[@oldhomeplace42]

for years this cat has the eye, big up lazy

[@jareds6611]

Tough shoes to fill and he filled em nicely. I wish he would have solo'd more. Nice job Trey.

[@parisangennar1186]

GREAT SONG OR POETRY, THANKS ROBERT AND JERRY !!!

[@VinnieDaidoneGuitar]

Was there. Cried. No shame.

[@stephengriffin7870]

What a tribute, smoking

[@ericlowrey6509]

Great recordings! I hope you got the Tennessee Jed for us.

[@danielconnors9501]

Just Like to recognize Jeff Chimenti. Total Glue so tasteful

[@gratefulpipeandcigar3239]

hey Trey, now that you killed it with the Dead in these perfect shows, you should give away that beautiful blond guitar to me. I would cherish it and promise to pass it along to another kind soul when I pass along.
God bless you brother!

[@mailbox4820]

I have a hearing problem so I sometimes have to read lips. After the end of the song it look like Phil takes a deep breath (mouth agape) and then says "Oh my God." Then he pulls in and I cant see his lips. But as he is pulling away I think he says "I mean that...I mean that, man." But I could be so wrong. :)

[@drmlabs]

would love to know what Phil & Trey said there at the end.

[@fbskier20]

"nice try buddy" jk

[@MrAvlandrew]

I think it was a , hey man great job, and trey saying, thanks man.

[@jonmantell2539]

Awesome video. Thanks!

[@levelapr]

Thank you!

[@251648]

treys been mimicking jerry forever. if you listen you can hear jerry all over phish tunes. no one else could replicate his ghostly sounds like trey, just wish they got fishman to sing. I dream of fishman singing this song.

[@mrcolinus5881]

Thanks LL55.

[@jcovotsos]

THE BEST!!!

[@ThomasVHafey]

Phil reminds with me of the Scarecrow in "the Wizard of Oz", when Dorothy was about to leave with the Wizard on the hot-air balloon

[@thelatenightbar]

Excellent.. thanks for sharing.

[@mikecurtis389]

He did make a good show of keeping GD spirit alive ,hesbnot Jerry but nobody is ,those are some big shoes to fill... Thought he did an admirable job. Been a dead fan since the 60s and havebeen many of their concerts and free show in golden gate park.

[@bryansmith3009]

Wonderful

[@SeasonOfWhatNow]

Trey did this so freaking well. Any clue what Phil said to him during "the hug"?

[@mfpukala11]

if Phil or Trey are on here, they can chime in, otherwise i dont think we'll ever find out lol

[@nedrobinson7490]

“I... that was the best ever. I mean that. I mean that, man.”
What a beautiful moment to witness. Thank you for sharing. So grateful

[@rollingstoned58]

tears.

[@bertsalt07]

Lazy Lighting for Mayor of Awesometown!

[@murphmanin]

Enough to make ya cry

[@williamandreoni3222]

Stellar.............

[@DocRich99]

All is well in the world . . . . . . "lazylightning" - my all time fave RUclipsr - was there
and shooting . . . . . . thank you, lazy, thank you - for everything.

[@ctuman]

This fucking guy! Thank you Trey!

[@fatovamingus]

Didn't take one step over Jerry. Just stopped and let it happen. This is moving .