Taste by Phish Piano - Digital Sheet Music

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Like “Maze,” “Taste” is one of the few songs that contain inspired solos from both Page and Trey, and though the guitar-led jams of the latter are usually greater in length, the impressive piano work of the former should not be dismissed. Also, like “Maze” and “Chalk Dust Torture,” “Taste” has remained a song that features interesting interplay and solos but that does not usually jam outside of the predetermined structure of the song. Interestingly, Page usually renders his contributions to this song on the baby grand piano, ignoring the electronic pieces of his arsenal. Even in 1997, when the cow funk was prevalent and keyboards and synthesizers were used for jams in most numbers, the “Taste” in Page’s mouth remained the wonderful “Taste” of ivory.

“Taste” debuted on 6/7/95. It was actually written along with the batch of songs that were previewed at Fishman’s house on 5/14/95 and debuted in Lowell two days later, but was the lone number in this group of originals that did not make it to the stage that evening. Most versions from that summer are fairly nondescript, as the band seemed to still be mastering the song’s complexity. As “Taste” combines different rhythms among the four instruments and an odd-key jam, it undoubtedly took considerable work to master. The first curveball was subsequently thrown at the fall tour opener on 9/27/95. Phish began playing the music to “Taste” but Fishman assumed lead vocals and the lyrics were entirely different from the anticipated Trey-led song. This twist would become temporarily known as “The Fog That Surrounds.”.