New Video Release: Mike Gordon and His Serek Bass on Phish’s “Theme From The Bottom” at MSG

This newly released video from Phish captures one of the deepest moments from their December 28 2025 return to Madison Square Garden. “Theme From The Bottom” stretches past the twenty five minute mark, unfolding into a patient and wide open jam that gives each player room to shape the direction without ever rushing the moment.

Mike Gordon spends most of the jam doing exactly what the tune needs. He holds it down. His blacked out Serek 5 string stays front and center in the mix, steady and clear, letting the rest of the band stretch.  This performance is a strong reminder of how much Phish’s long form improvisation lives in the bass chair when Gordon is fully engaged. For fans and bass players alike, this release is worth the full listen. It is not just a great version of a familiar tune. It is a clear snapshot of how tone, patience, and feel can quietly define a jam of this size.