Scents and Subtle Sounds

Debut 2003-07-07 · Last played 2026-07-15 · 50 performances

Gap — the number of shows the band played between one performance of this song and the one before it.

← → the songs either side, played as separate songs. > and –> are phish.net’s own marks, and mean the band ran them together rather than stopping between them.

Times Played
50
Median Gap, Last 10 Years10 Yr
11
Median Gap, All-Time
10
Longest Gap
109

Best version2003-07-23VenueVerizon Wireless Music Center, NoblesvilleScore92Hear itListen · Details

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Eras4.0213.0172.012 50 of 50 shows
DateVenueBefore / afterGap · mark at median 10

  1. 4.021 shows2021–2026

  2. 2026-07-15WedEnmarket ArenaSavannah, GABefore / afterFarmhouse> GhostGap14SET 2
  3. 2026-04-16ThuSphereLas Vegas, NVRated 70 · ListenBefore / afterRift> SteamGap9SET 1
  4. 2025-09-21SunHampton ColiseumHampton, VAHighly rated 86 · Listen
    Jam chartSerenity, now. This sublime version stays true to the tune's namesake as Trey's pure, melodious weaving guides the band's rhythmic center through intimate, dynamic, subtle transformations. Page's synth washes underpin an almost mystical vibe throughout, when around the 17 minute mark Trey plucks out a cosmic riff from the heavens. This motif is then repeated, looped, stacked, and soloed over to create a melodically gorgeous tapestry of catharsis, before quietly fading out > "Lonely Trip".
    Before / afterWhat's Going Through Your Mind ->> Lonely TripGap13SET 2
  5. 2025-07-20SunUnited CenterChicago, ILRated 74 · Listen
    Jam chartTrey's off kilter pedal play casts the now common intro into a uniquely new and sinister light that gives way to a lush, layered, and well balanced conversation steeped in swirling synths and accented by melodic exploration that grows more contemplative even as it picks up steam and heads toward a slick segue collision with an even more exemplary "Twist".
    Before / afterSparkle-> TwistGap23SET 2
  6. 2025-04-20SunModa CenterPortland, ORRated 69 · Listen
    Jam chartThe band take their time testing the improvisational waters, winding carefully and contemplatively at first, then quickly accelerate in a fluid race of ideas that weaves artfully into a sonic fabric accentuated in particular by the melodic telepathy between guitar and piano that drives a sustained peak before fading and > to "ER".
    Before / afterTwist >> Everything's RightGap19SET 2
  7. 2024-08-17SatThe WoodlandsDover, DEHighly rated 80 · Listen
    Jam chartCall and response between Page and Trey sets the tone early, as the jam gradually but surely grows more psychedelic. A repeated riff from Trey then fires up the intensity, with Page and Mike's agile effects-based play helping to create a harmonically minimalist, but texturally dense sonic landscape.
    Before / afterTweezer >> Boogie On Reggae WomanGap10SET 2
  8. 2024-08-02FriRuoff Music CenterNoblesville, INRated 78 · Listen
    Jam chartMaking its first appearance at Deer Creek after more than two decades, "Scents" here is led by Fish’s frenetic play, which is anything but subtle. The jam takes a turn just before the 13 minute mark into a slightly more contemplative space that provides some breathing room for the band to engage each other in conversational interplay that gradually builds to a rhythm laden and percussive peak featuring a reprise of "Down With Disease" before concluding.
    Before / afterDown with Disease-> Down with DiseaseGap8SET 2
  9. 2024-07-21SunXfinity CenterMansfield, MARated 68 · Listen
    Jam chart> from "Tweezer". The full "Scents" treatment with intro. The play is patient and slowly builds towards a celebratory jam. The jam takes a turn and is highlighted by some fantastic play from Fish. The tempo slows considerably and eventually > into "Twist".
    Before / afterTweezer >> TwistGap25SET 2
  10. 2023-09-01FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COBefore / afterMountains in the Mist> Shine a LightGap4SET 2
  11. 2023-08-05SatMadison Square GardenNew York, NYBefore / afterWhat's the Use? >-> TweezerGap11SET 2
  12. 2023-07-21FriThe Pavilion at Star LakeBurgettstown, PABefore / afterMazeGap1SET 1
  13. 2023-07-19WedLive Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront ParkWilmington, NC

    NoteStopped due to severe weather in the area.

    Before / afterThe WedgeGap35SET 2
  14. 2022-08-02TueBlossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHHighly rated 81 · Listen
    Jam chartAt first dark and simmering, then becomes even more fiery after 10:00 and seems to be cooling off by 12:00, but then revvs up once again for a high-flying, trill-filled peak. A final sedate outro > "2001" wraps up this thrilling jam.
    Before / afterBlaze On >> Also Sprach ZarathustraGap8SET 2
  15. 2022-07-22FriBethel Woods Center for the ArtsBethel, NYBefore / afterBoogie On Reggae Woman> WilsonGap13SET 2
  16. 2022-05-27FriThe Wharf AmphitheaterOrange Beach, ALBefore / afterGhost ->-> Chalk Dust TortureGap6SET 2
  17. 2022-02-26SatMoon PalaceCancun, Quintana RooHighly rated 81 · Listen
    Jam chartA sneaky -> into the intro out of a really good "Simple". Trey guns the engines and starts cranking out some filth as Fishman goes absolutely ham behind him, and the band hits a pretty good peak, then Trey switches to chords and they enter "Manteca"-adjacent territory. The improv grows darker-tinged and more late-night energy, but Fish never relents in his percussive assault, giving the jam's second half a real interesting flavor. Damn good stuff, sir.
    Before / afterSimple ->> Crosseyed and PainlessGap10SET 2
  18. 2021-10-23SatNorth Island Credit Union AmphitheatreChula Vista, CABefore / afterPiper >Gap6SET 2
  19. 2021-10-15FriGolden 1 CenterSacramento, CABefore / after-> PlasmaGap7SET 2
  20. 2021-08-28SatGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 77 · Listen
    Jam chartWith the intro, no less! Moves into a warm jamming space with Fish doing some real interesting work and Mike stepping to the forefront, builds in intensity through good Trey effects work, and peaks quite well, before gently winding down to nothing and > "Bug".
    Before / afterMountains in the Mist> BugGap2SET 2
  21. 2021-08-15SunAtlantic City BeachAtlantic City, NJRated 78 · Listen

    NoteIntro only.

    Before / afterThe Landlady> The Moma DanceGap1SET 1
  22. 2021-08-14SatAtlantic City BeachAtlantic City, NJ

    NoteDid not contain the intro.

    Before / afterGhost ->> Chalk Dust TortureGap23SET 2

  23. 3.017 shows2009–2019

  24. 2019-12-06FriNorth Charleston ColiseumNorth Charleston, SCHighly rated 84 · Listen
    Jam chartFire jam, with Trey out front, confident and in control. A tease-seeker's paradise, Trey hints at "Suzy," "Axilla," and who knows how many other sounds. Play reminiscent of "Sparks" gives way to a full spaciousness typical of the band's best playing, with the four working as one, in lieu of yielding room - wonderful. Mike's seismic line signals a shift to darker, stormier terrain which calms before brightening into more teasing, fun stop/start jamming, super percussion, and funky Page. > "No Quarter." Mission Accomplished.
    Before / afterAxilla >> No QuarterGap17SET 2
  25. 2019-07-02TueSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYHighly rated 83 · Listen
    Jam chart> from "Down With Disease" and featuring the proper song intro. The jam is patient as the band lets things happen organically. Nimble play from Trey leads the way as the tempo and intensity gradually pick up, before eventually > "Twist".
    Before / afterDown with Disease >> TwistGap8SET 2
  26. 2019-06-21FriPNC Music PavilionCharlotte, NC

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / afterRunaway Jim >> TweezerGap14SET 2
  27. 2018-11-03SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NVBefore / after46 Days >> Crosseyed and PainlessGap7SET 2
  28. 2018-10-24WedAscend AmphitheaterNashville, TN

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / afterCrosseyed and Painless >> No Men In No Man's LandGap13SET 2
  29. 2018-08-08WedBB&T PavilionCamden, NJRated 76 · Listen
    Jam chartPlayed with the intro for only the 3rd time in 3.0 (SBIX, 8/12/15). A warm and delicate jam builds out of the verses proper, which morphs into a darker zone with Page and Mike taking point as Trey goes to his effects. Builds to a pretty sweet peak as Trey takes the reins, then comes to a gentle close.
    Before / afterWingsuit> WasteGap8SET 2
  30. 2018-07-25WedBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CA

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / afterMakisupa Policeman >> What's the Use?Gap16SET 2
  31. 2017-08-04FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NYHighly rated 83 · Listen

    NoteNo intro.

    Jam chartMoves quickly into a sprightly upbeat zone with sharp playing from Trey and Page giving the ivories a good workout. The band shifts to a new gear and builds to a squealing fireball peak, replete with a "NMINML" tease. Downshifts into a casual, almost tropical groove (helped by Mike's relaxed basslines and Fish's metronomic work), a groove reminiscent of some 2.0 jams. > into a superb "Caspian".
    Before / afterWhat's the Use? >> Prince CaspianGap14SET 2
  32. 2017-07-15SatHuntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandChicago, ILHighly rated 82 · Listen

    NoteNo intro.

    Jam chart-> in from "Light". Trey hits on a cool repeating pattern at the start, and a bright, quicksilver groove emerges with Page and Mike at the forefront. Page goes to his synths and things turn inward and weirder, with Fish taking the reins, before the jam explodes back to life with some tremendous stop-start jamming. They return to rock-out territory, then -> neatly into "Cities".
    Before / afterLight ->-> CitiesGap11SET 2
  33. 2016-10-29SatMGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NV

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / afterPiper >> TweezerGap19SET 2
  34. 2016-07-19TueBill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CA

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / afterGhost >> LightGap27SET 2
  35. 2015-08-23SunWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NY

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / afterDown with Disease ->-> What's the Use?Gap6SET 2
  36. 2015-08-12WedThe Mann Center for the Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PARated 75 · Listen
    Jam chartOnly the second "S&SS" with intro (SBIX) in 3.0, this version shows few signs of rust and has excellent vocals throughout. The jam starts off largely in-the-box, but Trey and Mike slowly tug at the seams until Fishman pushes the rest of the band towards a throbbing two-note pattern and a brief peak before more clean vocals bring it back home.
    Before / afterTwistHarry HoodGap35SET 2
  37. 2014-08-03SunVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore ParkAlpharetta, GA

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / afterChalk Dust Torture ->> TwistGap109SET 2
  38. 2011-09-02FriDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, CO

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / afterSuzy Greenberg >> Slave to the Traffic LightGap11SET 2
  39. 2011-07-02SatWatkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen, NYBefore / afterRift >Run Like an AntelopeGap74SET 2
  40. 2009-12-04FriMadison Square GardenNew York, NY

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / after> Rock and RollGap47SET 2

  41. 2.012 shows2003–2004

  42. 2004-08-12ThuTweeter Center at the WaterfrontCamden, NJRated 79 · Listen

    NoteNo intro.

    Jam chartNo intro. Very improvisational version that ranges from edgy and propulsive to subdued and ends with increasing dissonance and space-like strong effects.

    Before / afterRock and RollGap4SET 2
  43. 2004-06-26SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WI

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / afterAccess Me >StashGap3SET 1
  44. 2004-06-23WedVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INRated 69 · Listen

    NoteNo intro.

    Jam chartNo intro. At first sedate and soothing, the jam grows increasingly dissonant and tension filled, with an almost growly anger to it. Very improvisational version that includes an "NO2" tease.

    Before / after46 Days >-> Brian and RobertGap1SET 2
  45. 2004-06-21MonEd Sullivan TheaterNew York, NY

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / afterScents and Subtle SoundsGap2SET 1 · 2×
  46. 2004-06-19SatSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NY

    NoteNo intro.

    Before / afterNICU >Wolfman's BrotherGap15SET 1
  47. 2003-08-02SatLoring Commerce CentreLimestone, MEHighly rated 83 · Listen

    Jam chart-> in from "Seven Below." A nice straightforward version of "S&SS" is sandwiched between nice fat slices of "Seven Below." -> back to "Seven Below."

    Before / afterSeven Below ->-> Seven BelowGap2SET 3
  48. 2003-07-30WedTweeter Center at the WaterfrontCamden, NJHighly rated 87 · Listen

    Jam chartAt times dark and brooding, this wildly improvisational jam on balance is remarkably upbeat and very exploratory.

    Before / afterLonesome Cowboy BillYou Ain't Goin' NowhereGap5SET 1
  49. 2003-07-23WedVerizon Wireless Music CenterNoblesville, INHighly rated 92 · Listen

    Jam chartShow opener morphs from the standard, sedate outro jam into an intense, multi-faceted jam with an incredible and powerful peaking section.

    Before / after> Theme from the BottomGap3SET 1
  50. 2003-07-19SatAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WIBefore / afterWilsonMazeGap4SET 1
  51. 2003-07-13SunGorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WARated 59 · ListenBefore / afterRunaway JimAxillaGap3SET 1
  52. 2003-07-09WedShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CARated 77 · Listen

    Jam chartBeautifully played straightforward version, with great Page and delicate trilling by Trey in the jam.

    Before / afterTwist ->Mike's SongGap2SET 2
  53. 2003-07-07MonCricket PavilionPhoenix, AZRated 67 · Listen

    NoteDebut.

    Jam chartDebut includes intro section. Pretty intense playing in the standard jam section that follows "colors in the void."

    Before / afterWolfman's Brother ->The Man Who Stepped Into YesterdayGapDebutSET 2
  54. 2003-07-06SunCricket PavilionPhoenix, AZBefore / afterI Am HydrogenGapNot a showSET 1