Dave's Picks Volume 27: Boise State University Pavilion, Boise ID 9/02/83

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"The Grateful Dead picked up their instruments and hit the first note with perfection. They never missed a note for the next three and one-half hours. People followed the flow of the tunes. Down on the floor in front of the stage was a sea of heads keeping time with the music. No one sat still. No one, except the youngsters behind us sat still. They were still and stunned." - The Power County Press

And what a stunner it was, that show at the Boise State University Pavilion in Boise, ID on September 2, 1983. Dave's Picks Volume 27 contains every stitch of music from this mid-80s show (our first in this series), one that's as good as any other in Grateful Dead history. When the Dead were on, they were ON! Straight out the gate with a definitive take on the old standard "Wang Dang Doodle," the band swiftly switches back to a setlist of yore, firing off 70s staples like "Jack Straw" and "Brown-Eyed Women" and wrapping things up with a terrific trio of "Big Railroad Blues"/"Looks Like Rain"/"Deal" (don't you let that epic guitar solo go down without you). Primed for the second set, they tackle the complexities of "Help>Slipknot!>Franklin's" with heart and ease. It's clear there will be no stopping their flow - Bobby and Brent hanging in for a fantastic pre-Drums "Jam" and Jerry and Bobby in the zone on a not-to-be-missed melodic "Space." Not a skipper in the whole lot!

Dave's Picks Volume 27 has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman and it is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

*Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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July 29, 2018 - 11:40am

#1201

Mind-Left-Body

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Edgy humor

That's a good one AJS. I don't think I've ever seen you write something funny. Laughable, yes.
July 29, 2018 - 11:24am

#1202

bfmclt

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ditto

your ears are fine, I had the same experience although I listened to it after listening to DP15 Engishtown, NJ 9/3/77 which had my bar set real high.. sound seemed somewhat muffled
July 29, 2018 - 11:15am

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Vguy72

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Sometimes free isn't always a good thing....

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July 29, 2018 - 11:04am

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Angry Jack Straw

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LedDed

I don't always agree with your point of view, but I very much appreciate the manner in which you deliver your message. Straightforward and honest. Please keep it up. The cupcakes will be fine. I missed the initial exchange of barbs, but in general, if it isn't edgy, it's not funny.
July 29, 2018 - 10:43am

#1205

daverock

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DAP 27-Medicinal cannabis

Dave's Picks won't be arriving in England for many moons, but the powers that be have finally given the green light for prescribing cannabis. This is majorly good news, brought about by one particular case of a child who has been suffering from seizures. Apparently the only substance that stopped him form having these seizures, was cannabis, and his supply had been confiscated, then dispensed to him inpatient only. This confusion was endangering his life, which led to much political hand wringing-and the current legislation. Its curious that the politicians don't seem as conflicted about the ongoing prescribing of synthetic opiates, amphetamines, major and minor tranquillisers and anti depressants-all of which are dispensed liberally in this area. The Home Secretary keeps asserting that this in no way, no how, means that they will go on to consider legalising cannabis for supposedly well people to take for pleasure. In fact, he emphasises it with such regularity that you cant help wondering if the opposite will happen.
July 29, 2018 - 9:36am

#1206

laf848

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DAP 27

Received my copy on Friday in South Jersey # 16258. Played the complete concert and I liked it a lot. Thank you Dave for this great release.
July 29, 2018 - 8:29am

#1207

BigDeadFan

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Cover image?

I'd like to put the image of the cover into iTunes. Why do they now always show the cover at an angle etc? Would be nice to also have a front image as well. found it here: https://www.jambase.com/article/daves-picks-volume-27-features-1983-gra…
July 29, 2018 - 6:50am

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mhammond12

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Totally Agree With Direwulf

Good show with perfectly acceptable sound quality. The vocals sound muffled at times. During one of the aud patches the vocals jump out at you so it's the soundboard mix that's the problem. Also problematic is exactly what direwulf said. The balance and location of the instruments in the mix is confusing. Jerry and Bob's guitar seem to occupy the same space making it hard to distinctly hear both. This may be better with headphones. But none of this is a deal breaker. Enjoy.
July 29, 2018 - 6:42am

#1209

Dark-Star

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Thanks

For the audio feedback. Now I just need for this thing to show up at my door. Love the cover art, its like vol9 part II. JiminMD where have you been? I get concerned when there's a new release and all the regulars aren't tuning in. LedDed, much as I like your input, I have to say,your comment to Hippy Chic didn't sound like dark humor, it sounded like the square kick to the balls you were talking about. You know you've crossed the line when half a dozen other people are calling you on it. It's not as though you've had a past history of comradary with her, it was pretty much the first thing you said, and if that was dark humor I didn't catch the punchline.
July 29, 2018 - 6:00am

#1210

direwulf

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sound good vs. bad

Mine came in the mail and I've listened to it in full on a long drive yesterday. Excellent show for sure! I couldn't decide about the sound on first listen, only complaint is the balance and presence of the instruments and vocals. In my ears the vocals are right up front and seem like they have too much effects processing on them, that is sometimes distracting and doesn't sit within the music the same as other releases. The blending of the instruments and separation seems a little weird to my ears as well. I wish Jerry was way more up front and loud in the recording as he sounds a little buried in there, I hear him playing some really great stuff but I feel myself straining to follow along on this one. Maybe my ears are finally broken. Once my ears adjust to the tape I'm sure the second listen on different style stereo will be clearer.

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"The Grateful Dead picked up their instruments and hit the first note with perfection. They never missed a note for the next three and one-half hours. People followed the flow of the tunes. Down on the floor in front of the stage was a sea of heads keeping time with the music. No one sat still. No one, except the youngsters behind us sat still. They were still and stunned." - The Power County Press

And what a stunner it was, that show at the Boise State University Pavilion in Boise, ID on September 2, 1983. Dave's Picks Volume 27 contains every stitch of music from this mid-80s show (our first in this series), one that's as good as any other in Grateful Dead history. When the Dead were on, they were ON! Straight out the gate with a definitive take on the old standard "Wang Dang Doodle," the band swiftly switches back to a setlist of yore, firing off 70s staples like "Jack Straw" and "Brown-Eyed Women" and wrapping things up with a terrific trio of "Big Railroad Blues"/"Looks Like Rain"/"Deal" (don't you let that epic guitar solo go down without you). Primed for the second set, they tackle the complexities of "Help>Slipknot!>Franklin's" with heart and ease. It's clear there will be no stopping their flow - Bobby and Brent hanging in for a fantastic pre-Drums "Jam" and Jerry and Bobby in the zone on a not-to-be-missed melodic "Space." Not a skipper in the whole lot!

Dave's Picks Volume 27 has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman and it is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

*Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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