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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August 8, 2018 - 5:28pm

#761

stoltzfus

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there's a Seinfeld for that

the ongoing debate about DaP27 is like the old Seinfeld episode where, depending on the lighting, one of Jerry's girlfriend's is either hot or sickly. I see the attractive version. the vast majority of you must see "the other one". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFeUrC2gR30
August 8, 2018 - 5:06pm

#762

Mind-Left-Body

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Space brother, where art thou head?

I love the entertainment you bring to this board space brother. You pick April 24th 1978, Daves pick 7 to go after?!? I'll get to that in a minute. From a factual basis, I don't think I've seen a more heavily disliked show in Daves picks than this one except for maybe the Boulder debacle that was Dave's Picks 20. I think half the comments may be about how bad the band sounds. But you're an 80s cheerleader I got that and I love it, I can just picture you with the skirt and pom poms. Dave's Picks 7 has more outstanding tracks on it than I can count on one hand. Heady version where the fans vote, there's a million songs in the top 5 all time versions ffrom that show for goodness sakes. Scarlet Fire 4th place Me and my Uncle 1st place Big River 2nd place Brown Eyed Women 3rd place Music Never Stopped 1st place Promised Land 2nd place Cassidy 1st place Werewolves of London 2nd place The final tally: 3 Gold 3 Silver 1 Bronze And let's face it Scarlet Fire had Cornell to compete with so may as well be a bronze.
August 8, 2018 - 4:48pm

#763

DP36

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This Dave’s Picks is all about Brent

The debate about this pick is not steeped where the sound quality is or is not; though it may seem. For me, the sound is exactly what I expected. It’s an 80’s recording sprinkled with Jeffrey Norman’s magic dust. If you (which is YOU) have listened to the archive 80's recordings, minus the latter mulitracks, then you know what the 80’s “sound” is all about. There is only so much the good Doctor Norman can do. The sound quality is rich, but certainly not in the way that those 70's recordings are rich. I did the side by side Pepsi challenge with this Dave’s next to Dave’s 23 McArthur Ct., Oregon. The results were not stunning. Dave’s 23 sounded better; but for craps sake! not sooo much better that we need to throw Dave’s 27 out with the bath water. This is great show and worthy of repeat listens. No dust collecting on a shelf. I love Brent’s organ grinder twinkle sounds. I dig the dink, dink, dink…..dink. I also love his soulful voice. This is the distinguished sound of this recording / release. Sure Bobby is way up, but Brent’s presence sets this release apart from the others. Keep the releases coming! The fact that it rains down live Grateful Dead shows all year long keeps me smiling! Rock on rockers! Cheers!
August 8, 2018 - 4:00pm

#764

icecrmcnkd

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Mother of Pearl

My favorite Roxy Music song. I’ve been up all night Party time wasting It’s too much fun This version is better https://youtu.be/hHKFDPsaASg I have a DVD with Roxy Music from 1971. The DVD also has T. Rex on it. I don’t need TV When I got T. Rex All the young dudes....
August 8, 2018 - 3:33pm

#765

KeithFan2112

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OKCDeadhead

You know it's funny you mentioned it. After I put it on this morning for the drive in, I started wondering if I was hearing Bruce, not Vince. So many shows, so little time. I was in a Throwing Stones frenzy at the time. I also recall a killer one that had a reprise a few songs later. I want to say DL series or Road Trips, but I remember there smooth synths, not piano. I'll dig around for it....
August 8, 2018 - 3:29pm

#766

Guss West

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Mission from Gahd

Working on another HD gift for a member of this board who contacted me for "more shows". I love being able to pay forward the kindness I've been blessed by from the good folks here. Sir, if you read this post please check your PMs. 76 is loaded, I await your instruction.
August 8, 2018 - 2:56pm

#767

dmcvt

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see you one BF, raise you another

your clip reminds me of David Byrne and the TH how 'bout this, sensual, hypnotic and much older https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdWjYuwTTrU
August 8, 2018 - 1:59pm

#768

shirdeep

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August 8, 2018 - 1:47pm

#769

danc

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80s Dead

So uneven. A great time was had by all, however. You didn't "have to be there", but it certainly helps contextualize some of the awful GD archival product we occasionally hear.
August 8, 2018 - 11:56am

#770

Christian

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Ears

Wash your ears with soap, it helps.

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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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