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

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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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June 15, 2017 - 5:16am

#661

Dogon

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DaveRock Selim Sivad

Good thoughtful call Dave, I think some truth in your analysis. I think the second Quintet is the high point, BUT I dont see a break with Brew, rather a logical continuation of In a silent way. Of course its arguable if all of the doors opened up through Agartha are sucessful, but thats what I want in my music, to be shown something new, some of it will be marvellous, some will be less so,I dont find much to enjoy otherwise in jazz rock since Bitches, too much funky muso noodling,and I consider that the members of Miles various groups did their best work with him, the bands which followed -Mahavishnu/Weather Report/Lifetime/Headhunters et al became less interesting the longer they were outside his orbit, diminishing marginal returns, and after Live Dead not much rock satisfies me, so I find both Miles and the Dead sui genris. But damn, that second quintet! And, I think that both Miles and the Dead returned from their respective hiatuses diminished, even though much interesting, even great, work lay ahead of them.
June 15, 2017 - 5:06am

#662

Thats_Otis

Joined:
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@ Daverock RE: Miles

I would tend to agree with you as to Miles and having his "hey-day" from the late 50s - late 60s, with In a Silent Way being my favorite album of his. From Bitches Brew on, Miles seemed to be continually searching for something new, and to these ears, he succeeds in finding it more often than he fails. While it is not the "jazz" you may be expecting, album like Bitches, Tribute to Jack Johnson, On the Corner, and Dark Magus have some absolutely stunning moments, and while they are challenging, IMO they are all worth the time of a good, intense listen. If you are interested in hearing the intersection of rock n roll and Miles, I would suggest checking out the Jack Johnson album - it just flat out rocks! (It is also from the same time period Miles and the Dead played together.) Hope everyone has a great day! Peace
June 15, 2017 - 4:20am

#663

daverock

Joined:
September 1, 2014

Miles behind

I've noticed a lot of praise directed towards Miles Davis over the last week, but none of it has been in anyway critical. His music changed so much over the decades, and to me... and this is purely subjective... his great days were in the 1950-1960s-the Quintet he had with John Coltrane , and in the mid 60s when he played with the second Quintet with the great Tony Williams on drums. My favourite albums by him are probably Sketches of Spain and In A Silent Way. But after In A Silent Way...which seems to be the era he is most fondly remembered for here, he seemed to me to lose his way. From Bitches Brew onwards, the music takes on a slightly uglier tone, and I have never really understood why this music, from 1970 onwards, is so highly revered. He seemed in a way to be attempting to update his sound, to appeal to the "rock generation", but it doesn't really work, I don't think. A bit like the Muddy Waters album "Electric Mud"-a recognition that times were changing wah wah pedals were in, so they had better get them and try to work out what to do with them. Jimi Hendrix-and to some extent The Dead, Sly and the Family Stone and other improvisational rock bands made jazz and blues seem to its practitioners to be obsolete-so they made misguided attempts to get with it. Get down with the kids, as they say over here. Thankfully, both jazz and blues survived-but I don't think either jazz or the blues had their finest hours during the late 60s-early 70s.
June 15, 2017 - 2:34am

#664

mbarilla

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Gary Farseer ~ Ventura 1987

Nice tape, those announcements are pretty cool. What other tapes you have made ? Those announcements got me to chuckle, really helps paint a picture in my mind. I grabbed a random stack of Cds Wednesday. Popped in a bunch and the only one that would play was "In the Dark" / car stereo on the fritz. Strange coincidence cause of your tape , Ventura anniversaries, and the Touch of Grey connection. Definitely not my first choice for the road. I need some live stuff for this road trip, but heads sure do turn when the windows are down and the stereo is pumping out "Tons of Steel" Last year took 6.26.88 on the trip to Star Lake. Was hoping to catch some of these tapes while I am em route to Star Lake. April 1986 ~ BCT July 1974 ~ Chicago ~ sound may have been a little rough on some these tracks, but it does have "Dark Star -> Stella" July 1990 ~ Deer Creek Also grabbed Dicks Picks 29, I was reaching for Winterland 77, but it was too far back LOL, I need those arms Inspector Gadget has Probably should have went a day early. That Pittsburgh Penguin day party looked like a blast
June 14, 2017 - 9:53pm

#665

80sfan

Joined:
April 17, 2015

Stories

Thanks for the stories Gary-been really enjoying them (and the reminder to revisit those shows). I saw the dead up and down the east coast and parts of the mid west. Never made it out to a west coast show until after Jerry passed, so it's cool hearing how laid back the vibe was out there (especially compared to my experiences back east).
June 14, 2017 - 7:15pm

#666

LedDed

Joined:
February 16, 2017

The Magpie Salute

Check out The Magpie Salute! The record starts out a bit rockist, but don't be scared. It's the Black Crowes' classic lineup (Marc Ford!) minus Chris the Brotherhood. A ten piece ensemble with backing singers, etc., this set veers from Bob Marley and Pink Floyd covers to a straight-up 1970's Traffic sound, with a bit of country, blues and hard rock thrown in. It really does kick ass, hasn't left my car cd player in days. Oh, and yes Jeff Chimenti is a motherfucker!! Was awesome in Boulder. They are now letting him and Oteil stretch out more, and it is a thing to behold. See Dead and Co.
June 14, 2017 - 6:39pm

#667

Gary Farseer

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Hard to believe III

So last day of Ventura 87 was very relaxed and fun. Only Saturday night sold out, or so I have read. Probably the smallest dead show I ever saw. Guessing around 4,500 attendees. There was just barely ticket takers. Again, one of those shows you could walk right up front without much trouble to get some face time with the fellas. They seemed extremely relaxed all three days. The whole venue was relaxed. Of course, there were rowdy incidents outside the gates. Ended up ending the dead's chances in ventura. But going into the grounds and watching the shows was very relaxed. Set 1: Hell In A Bucket > Sugaree, Tons Of Steel, Ramble On Rose, Me & My Uncle > Mexicali Blues > Althea, Feel Like A Stranger > Might As Well Set 2: Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain, Playing In The Band > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > Truckin' > Wharf Rat > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away, E: Mighty Quinn
June 14, 2017 - 3:20pm

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June 14, 2017 - 2:32pm

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Beacon Theatre 6-14-76 High Time

I really enjoy the 1976 High Time returns, and since it was 41 years ago today, I thought I would mention... Happy anniversary also to dead.net..... so much easier than 1-800-CAL-DEAD although it was nice to hear Bertha when on hold!!!!
June 14, 2017 - 11:18am

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Gary Farseer

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Thanks to the Organization

Happy Ten Years of DEAD.net. Thanks to MaryE for keeping the wheels on the tracks. To Dave for all of his work and effort. To all others near and far that contribute. Thanks to the fellas for continuing to stoke the engine!

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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

1,2

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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