I agree with Dirk Digglers review. I live in Burlington, VT and the talk around town is that the band split because of Tray's GIGANTIC ego that was displayed in this video. He was an arrogant jerk to say the least. The music was decent on here but I could not stand listening to Tray talk about himself over and over again. It seems as though he forgot that Phish has a few other musicians involved besides his beloved self. Everyone in the scene here is convinced that the band is done because of Tray's OUT OF CONTROL ego.....we'll see.

Bittersweet Motel, can be exactly that, bittersweet. Overall its a great look into what the boys get up to while on the road or behind the scenes. Most of it is in fact sweet but there are a few spots that left a "bitter" taste in my mouth. First off I wish they would have included more live shots of them actually on stage. I also wish they would of showed more of the European tour scene (namely Copenhagen) considering there was only 3 stops. All in all its a good disc though and has a great look into the Great Went. I would reccomend it to any phan and I myself look forward to an all concert footage dvd next!!! "Set the gear shift for the high gear of your soul!!!"

I have to give Phish credit for being decent musicians. However Trey Anastasio is the most self centered person in all of rock. He was so cocky in this video it leaves little to the imagination why the band is on break currently. For those of you who like to compare Phish to the Grateful Dead...think again. Just watch this video and think about all the interviews you may have read or watched with Jerry Garcia. Jerry was far more talented and he never uttered the words "I" or "me" in an interview. He was the most modest man in rock. Trey on the other hand can't get enough of himself. His favorite words are "I" or "Me". I was litterally embarrased listening to him speak. I live in VT and if I ever have to chance to meet Trey I'd love to ask him where he get's off with that attitude. How great can he be if his music only appeals to stoned 15 year olds? Perhaps the rest of the band realized that already....

This movie captures Phish at their prime in the late 1990's. They were compared to the Grateful Dead in some ways but they had a sound of their own. The "jam band" sound they had was priceless. They really knew how to get the audience involved because they loved the band so much. A great film.

This outsider's look in directed by Todd Phillips is a great introduction for people unfamiliar with the group up to the largest fans. The movie shows backstage, and onstage antics of the band from late 1997 until summer 1998 highlighting such events New Years, one of the Europe club tours, and one of the many summer festivals. In addition to showing the movie Bittersweet Motel, it includes some great uncut live performances of songs taped at the War Memorial in Rochestor, NY (12/11/97 specifically). These songs come through in great DTS or Dolby 5.1 sound, and the shots are great.

Wow,I do dig Phish to some degree. But this video hardly about Phish. If you think that Trey is somewhat bright you may be amused. I would rather hear him play a blistering version of "Stash" than hear him speak. Maybe I am too critical because I am spoiled and listen to alot of Zappa and Grateful Dead so I know how bright a musician can be. Trey is NOT it. He pontificates like he Gods gift to rock and guitar. Hendrix and Zappa would roll over in their graves if they saw this because Trey is so arrogant.Think about their contribution to music, and then there is Trey....pathetic Trey