Definitely influenced by Frank Zappa. It sounds really great, love the odd time signature and unique rhythms. Releasing one song a few days into the Second Leg of their tour and clandestinely teasing it a week before?... perhaps Phish has practiced and prepared Scabbard (except the xylophone would be an issue - page could cover...). But, it is definitely a musical growth for Trey composition-wise, and if this can somehow be rotated into Phish, their music proves its ability to grow and continue to absorb more influences with care and precision than anyone out there (and its an early Christmas present from you know who for any music lover).

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