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May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

WHAT'S INSIDE:
Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
Four folios housed in a slipcase
5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
50-page book of liners and photographs
Sourced from the Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings, transferred by Plangent Processes
Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
Release Date: May 5, 2017

WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
"Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

BOSTON 5/7/77
“The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

CORNELL 5/8/77
“...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

“There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

"This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

BUFFALO 5/9/77
"...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

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March 27, 2017 - 8:24am

#2851

RV3

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below SPRING '90 Box Set discussion & MAY '77 GSTL

Could not agree more about NOT using the multi-track recordings for SPRING 1990....it is simply a travesty. When I found out that they were doing the Spring 1990 box from the stage mixed stereo recordings VS. the multi-tracks I was very frustrated. How could they have put out a box from that last legendary performed tour & not use the multi-track recordings?!?! That was the whole purpose of multi-tracking Fall 1989-Summer 1990...and the Dead were at their peak! If they need proof of the heavy reverb/echo/distant sound...then they should have learned the lesson with the 3/15/90 Terrapin Station release years before...it was released with the same on stage mixed Cutler recordings as Spring 1990....now SPRING 1990(TOO) made up for it to some extent with the box being from the multi-track recordings, BUT the Spring 1990 box had a lot of HOT shows that just sound very distant with that recording... One other question- does anyone know if the new MAY '77 Box will have all of the Dead Air included....not sure if folks know it, but other than 5/8/77, the other three shows have an EXTRAORDINARY amount of Dead Air in each show between songs...including breaking up segues you would normally see (Estimated>Eyes from 5/7/77)....just should have warts & all if they are going to put these 4 shows out after so long....I would certainly hope at the least, they would have the most famous "Take A Step Back etc" Bobby ever spoke!
March 27, 2017 - 8:22am

#2852

Cousins Of The…

Joined:
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About "the show that never happened"

The hoax started in the late '90s on Usenet's rec.music.gdeadSome folks got sick of hearing people constantly referring to 5/8 not only as the greatest Dead show, but as the greatest rock concert ever. Someone jokingly suggested the show never happened, a few folks believed that and some other prankster compiled a (fake)list of where the 5/8 songs really came from...it was funny at the time.
March 27, 2017 - 7:22am

#2853

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Re: Gassed and First Spring 90 Box Musings

First.. loved the Betty Boop gassed clip. It's almost like a flappers psychedelic take on reefer madness. The thirties were an interesting time. I had to comment on musings on the first Spring 1990 box post. I write this while listening to the Today in GD History clip on SiriusXM.. today's cut 3/27/87, Hartford Civic Center, but it puts 1990 in perspective. Jerry's health encapsulated the 80's. Early on, his addiction wasn't common knowledge.. but by late 83 and 1984, it was obvious something was up... The coma and recovery dominated the second half of the decade, it really wasn't until 89 that his strength and stamina were in full swing. He was back. Which brings us to the fall 89, Spring 1990. To be honest.. I was disappointed by the sound of both the Warlocks box set and the first Spring 1990 box. To me, they don't sound crisp.. they sound a little echo'd, muddy, perhaps oversaturated at times, something was amiss but I couldn't put my finger on it.. When I heard they used Cuttler's DAT stereo house mix and not the multi-tracks for the first Spring 90 box, I had an ah ha moment and was really pissed. I was thinking.. if they aren't going to go through the trouble to remix this from the multi tracks now.. they never will and all that work and expense is for naught. Those multi-track masters sat in the vault and were not used. A travesty. I emailed Lemieux asking what the chances are that they ever remix and re-release these? I would be pissed to fork out the dough twice for these shows, but I would do it in a heartbeat nonetheless. Frustrating.. until Spring 90 TOO came out. I remember my first spin of 3/14/90 thinking, now this is kick ass. What an improvement. I could go on, but my point is this was a peak of late era GD. Great performances, song selection, inspired playing and I am happy they released all the shows. Spring 90 has been in my rotation since it came out, I hit it often. My only regret is that they cut some corners on the first box. Sorry for the long winded response.. Happy they released all the shows, its just a sore point they didn't take a little extra care and attention for the first half.
March 27, 2017 - 5:13am

#2854

roll_away_the_dew

Joined:
November 13, 2010

SKU Numbers For the All Music Edition

Anyone who ordered the All Music Edition of Get Shown the Light, could you please look into your order and post here the SKU numbers. I am trying to compare the SKU numbers from the original Limited Box Set to those of the All Music Edition. Thank you so much. Would be a tremendous help.
March 27, 2017 - 4:10am

#2855

Kjohnduff1

Joined:
November 2, 2010

SpaceBrother...

Totally agree... those spring '90 shows get better every time Inlisten to them.Sometimes I get in the mood for the sound of that era and that run is almost always where I turn. There's just something about that run... very comforting to me. Like an old friend...
March 27, 2017 - 3:37am

#2856

Amy from New York

Joined:
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@gollum

re: Laughing Gas. It seems that folks were discovering the strange and intoxicating effects of this gas long before Ginsberg had ever written about it. Check out this Betty Boop video where she discovers its effects, and inadvertently turns on the entire neighborhood, including the cars: https://youtu.be/-75KlEVgEkQ
March 27, 2017 - 2:34am

#2857

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Joined:
February 21, 2011

@back to the Knick 3/27/93

On this day in '93 the boys began their 3 night run, mediocre yet memorable. I remember the first set being a bit sloppy, old leather lungs sang a respectable Broken Arrow, Loose Lucy had us going wild and singing along, that song has always been a crowd pleaser. A solid Cassidy as the 8th song of the set had me think it would be break time, as by 1993 first sets had 7 to 8 songs, then Jerry hit the first notes of the final Casey Jones, I was frozen in time, never thought I'd be privy to the last version of it, seemed to go on for ever, although I believe it clocked in at under 6 minutes. The second set really seemed rushed, a quickly played Eyes, in stark contrast to the 1990 Knick version which seemed to be a warmup for the Branford show at Nassau a few days later, then Estimated, a real surprise Comes a Time into a Corrina which I have finally come to appreciate, out of D/S a nice mellow Wheel. The encore had everyone bouncing, Jerry and the drummers did Bobby Fuller proud that night.... Welcome to the working week, have a great Monday...
March 26, 2017 - 9:10pm

#2858

Gollum

Joined:
November 22, 2010

Beat Generation

I guess I came to the Beats just after the Dead. For me it was first the Woodstock music and film, then the Dead, then the Beats. I remember having an Allen Ginsburg book in high school that had "Supermarket in California" and "Laughing Gas". I loved "Laughing Gas"! I still remember the line "woody woodpecker hindoo maniac laughter in the skull" even though I've never tried nitrous. I never had the opportunity! I never saw nitrous for sale anytime in the 27 Dead shows I caught. I would have tried it if I had the chance! Later, in college, I read Kerouac. Dharma Bums was my favorite. I've driven CA I395 often and every time i passed through Lone Pine I couldn't help thinking about of Jack and company partying the night before attempting Whitney Peak. Jack didn't make the summit, something I can sympathize with! Also, "Big Sur". That one is kind of depressing. I can't pass through Big Sur without thinking of Kerouac. Delirium tremens are no laughing matter, but Big Sur is a beautiful place to have them. I don't mean to make light of Jack's illness. It was tragic and he died much too early.
March 26, 2017 - 5:57pm

#2859

SPACEBROTHER

Joined:
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3/26/90 - Dozin' at the Knick and Spring '90 first box musings

While listening to these '90 spring shows on their anniversary dates I find myself doing a comparison between the 1996 Cutler and Norman mixes for Dozin' and how they compare to Cutler's original real-time two track live mix. Most of the first set (excluding Big Railroad Blues and Picasso Moon) and the Brokedown Palace encore are on Dozin', which gives an interesting view into the two different recording formats used. The two alternate mix variations are pretty cool to me. Perhaps years from now, or decades, whoever is running the ship for Grateful Dead releases will issue the multi-track version of the shows from the first S'90 box and two-track version for what was in the second S'90 box. In doing that though, I would hope 3/24/90 would be released as it's own full standalone show, as opposed to being spread out over 4 releases. The whole three show run Knickerbocker in 90' is top notch. Much like the Cap Center and Copps Coliseum runs from that year, those lucky enough to have attended got a real treat. Aside from a minor clam towards the end of the Picasso Moon from 3/26, everything else was executed to perfection on that run. Great stuff! Can't get enough of it! Next up is the anniversary of the legendary Nassau '90 run. This tour started at a high bar and maintained it all of the way through. I only grow to love these shows more with time.
March 26, 2017 - 5:33pm

#2860

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

Tyranny and Mutation and one off's....

....those first three BOC records are classics imo. Heard Burning For You on the radio in 1981 at the tender age of 13, and had to find out more about this band from Long Island. Wore out my copy of Secret Treaties back in the day. They're still gigging too........one of my favorite Dead one offs was when they broke out Werewolves to open the show in South Carolina on Halloween 1985.... https://youtu.be/IjVdPLtSqj0 ....only time they played SC? I believe so. I think the band popped their load on that song though, as the rest of the show was kinda meh....

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May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

WHAT'S INSIDE:
Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
Four folios housed in a slipcase
5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
50-page book of liners and photographs
Sourced from the Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings, transferred by Plangent Processes
Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
Release Date: May 5, 2017

WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
"Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

BOSTON 5/7/77
“The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

CORNELL 5/8/77
“...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

“There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

"This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

BUFFALO 5/9/77
"...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

kate_c.

i've seen two of your posts in one weekcomplaining about someone's negative comments-guess what, when someone has an opinion that is not aligned with your thoughts,even if it's about someone setting a price for something they selling or the band is slop before pigpen.its gonna be negative.it's their prerogative to say it's not worth it or no thanks.i think it's your emotional immaturity to anything negative or something you don't agree with.you could have left it to-"that's your opinion and i don't agree."instead you feel it's necessary to put someone down.earth without rain is a desert.

My Favorite Version

I just love this.

Pauses between tracks?

Hi all, A technical issue I'm hoping to resolve: Recently ordered this set, promptly downloaded the CDs to my iTunes collection. Getting 1-2 second pauses between most of the tracks which disturbs the flow of the music. Does anyone know what might be causing this, and how to fix it? Gareth

Gareth

It’s most likely caused by a setting in iTunes. Go into the iTunes preferences and see what is listed for import settings, as well as for playback settings.If you still can’t fix it then google it, there should be instructions somewhere.

Testing

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Recommendations for a Newly Grateful Deadhead?

To icecrmcnkd, Thank you for your reply, much appreciated! If I may, I'd like to followup with a second question: it was only a year ago that I first discovered the Grateful Dead, and I'd love to hear recommendations from older fans about which live albums to listen to next? Thanks again, Gareth

Gareth

Real gone music is reissuing the Road Trip series. https://shop.realgonemusic.com/products/grateful-dead-road-trips-vol-4-…

Gareth

Newly Grateful Recommendations

You know, Gareth, it really comes down to what you like about the Dead... When I put in the Dead, I rarely want to listen to songs, so to speak. I tend to go for the long, inspired jams. For this, I would suggest the Winterland 1973 boxed set as No. 1, so far... though in general, shows from the 1973-1974 will be your best bet for this... That said, there are gems of shows throughout the years, though I've never personally been impressed by anything later than 1977. May 1977: Get Shown the Light (All Music Edition) is a great collection from this year. I also really love One from the Vault, Sunshine Daydream, & Dick's Picks, Vol. 14... The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack is an all-too-looked-over gem, too. Finally, if you can afford it, I'd recommend getting a copy of the Pacific NW '73-'74 boxed set while it's still available on this site. When these sell out on dead.net, they price-inflate like crazy to 2x their original cost or more.

May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

Get Shown the Light, the box with the book, was limited to 15,000 copies, I read somewhere.But I can’t find anything on the All Music Edition that’s still available. Can somebody tell me how many of those were printed?

Best digital format?

So, I'm totally showing my newbie-ness, but when the formats are digital, which is the best to download? I'm thinking about uploading to iphone for maximum bluetoothing. Also, is the first selection a CD collection of the four shows? I didn't see it listed behind the All Music Edition, so I figured it must be sold out.

Schrodd, formats

16/44.1 is CD format, so you could convert to WAV or AIFF on a computer and burn CDs if you wanted to, as well as have the digital file on a music player.

The higher resolution files are for a computer or music player. If you wanted to burn CDs from those files you would lose the higher resolution that you paid more for.

Holiday of a lifetime?

First time I've ever seen R.I.P. included in the name of a firm pushing you to go on holiday ! Maybe its a plug for euthanasia.

maybe

they thought they were going for dead people as a marketing niche. Dead heads, dead people, I'm so confused... Anyway, they're gone for the moment.

Hi there, I downloaded the…

Hi there,

I downloaded the ALAC of this digital download but when I import into iTunes it is not recognizing the artist or songs and not creating an album. For the same ALAC download for Pacific Northwest ’73-’74: The Complete Recordings Boxed Set it worked perfectly in iTunes. Why does this download now import correctly? Thanks if anyone knows or can help.

Howdydoody

You should ask on the Dave's Picks 30 thread…there's more people on there and very few if any on here…hope it helps.

will do! thank you.

May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

Since they sold out of the regular box set with all the bells and whistles, and had a huge demand, Dead.Net is selling an All Music Edition that "...only includes the 11 CDs in four folios and a booklet of liners, housed in a simple slipcase."

So, still the four shows, just without the special packaging and the unpublished book. This time, the order went through. Nothing on the website about this also being a limited release -- it's not numbered, but they don't specify if it's another set amount.

May 77 - Henryben

Excellent news ! I wonder if they will re-release other box sets in this format that originally sold out. Fillmore West 1969 is the one I sadly missed out on and would shell out for in a heartbeat.

Does somebody have problems with tracking number?

Hello,
I've purchased the fantastic Lyceum LPs more than a month ago and still nothing arrived.
I've searched for the tracking number done by the GD store on the DHL site but nothing appears.
I've yet written to the customer helpdesk, but I'm curious if somebody encountered my same problem.
Thanks a lot,
Fabianope

Fabian

Send a PM to Marye, she can help.

yes please

Fabian, send me a PM and I'll see if the Doc can shed some light here.

Fabian

Just to state the obvious, they are indeed fantastic records. I am half way through 5/25/72 at the moment - one that no-one really mentions. Probably because of the night after, which is a shame as it's a great show in it's own right. Curious "Good Lovin" - 14min 53 seconds, and no Pigpen rap - he just sings the opening the verses and the closing ones some 12 minutes later. In between we have spot on r'n'b jamming like no-one else.

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