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Hampton Comes Alive is a six-disc live box set by the American band Phish, released in 1999. It presents the complete concerts performed at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, on November 20 and 21, 1998, preserving the original running order across both nights. The collection combines composed songs, improvisational passages, covers, and guest appearances, and is intended for listeners interested in Phish's concert-centered approach and late-1990s touring repertoire.
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How many discs are in Phish's Hampton Comes Alive box set?
Hampton Comes Alive is a six-disc box set containing the complete recordings of two full Phish concerts performed on consecutive nights. Each of the six discs covers a portion of the November 20 and 21, 1998 shows at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia.
Where was Hampton Comes Alive recorded?
The box set was recorded at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, a venue affectionately known among Phish fans as 'The Mothership' because of its distinctive dome architecture. Phish have a long history of memorable performances at this venue, making it a fitting location for a major live release.
Is Hampton Comes Alive a complete concert recording or edited highlights?
Hampton Comes Alive presents both nights in their complete original running order, with no songs omitted from the setlists. This approach was notable because it allowed fans to experience the full flow of each concert rather than a curated selection of highlights.
Where does the title 'Hampton Comes Alive' come from?
The title is a playful reference to Peter Frampton's massively successful 1976 live double album Frampton Comes Alive!, one of the best-selling live albums of all time. Phish's six-disc version humorously amplifies the format while applying it to two nights of their own improvisational rock performances.
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