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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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July 11, 2017 - 6:43pm

#221

Erikandjenn

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Danson in the streets

Ok folks, stay with me for a moment. Every time I hear a late 70's version of Dancing In The Streets, (I DO like those "disco" versions). I get a mental picture of Ted Danson dancing in a street.Please stay with me. Alright, hear it this way; Danson, Danson Danson in the streets... My idea is that someone should shoot a video of different celebrities Danson in the streets. I invision different celebrates in different cities. Wouldn't it be cool to have many of the actors be related to Ted Danson, and then decrees of separation. For example, from the cast of Cheers you get Rhea Perman, but hey, why not Danny Devito? If Danny, then the cast of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia...IN PHILADELPHIA. Before you know it, you've seen dozens of famous people dancing in the streets of their home towns! By the end, I envision a crowd, led by Ted, dancing in Times Square with lots of other celebrities included. The whole thing would be for charity. In keeping with the street theme, it could be for homeless or hunger or ASPCA. Hollywood producer/deadhead are you listening?
July 11, 2017 - 6:40pm

#222

FloridaBobalooToo

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Brother Ice Cream

Yes. That's what I was trying to get to. Not better per se different. Which I do find refreshing!Walkers Wood as you know is one huge fave in LooLand. I'm glad you enjoy it. As for politics, there may be better places to discuss it , true, however as long as folks stay civil, thenl you can hit damn near any topic. But it does seem to devolve quickly eh? Strangely I am one of the most easy going, liberal leaning, lifetime NRA Republicans you'd ever want to meet, LOL. My logic in a nutshell. And if it harms no one, do as you will. Some of you know that line I'm sure. I don't wanna be in your bedroom, kitchen, attic, or any private place. All I ask is you don't preach to me. Sorry, that's TMI. Y'all are cool, and it's a blast dropping by the clubhouse from time to time.
July 11, 2017 - 6:29pm

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Zuckfun

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Wish List

More than a couple times I've almost posted a show from each year that's on my wish list. So anyways, here's a few that hopefully will one day be released, as a Dave's Picks or in some form or another:4/23/69 9/19/70 12/5/71 10/18/72 5/26/73 (6/10/73) 5/25/74 10/1/76 2/26/77 (10/29/77) 4/15/78 (1/22/78) 11/30/79 An '80 Fall Acoustic/Electric show 2/26/81 8/10/82 4/26/84 7/4/84 6/30/85 7/29/88 9/29/89 (Spectrum 10/18-20/89) 6/23/90 12/12/90 Well, so much for stopping after a few.
July 11, 2017 - 6:13pm

#224

KeithFan2112

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hendrixfreak

That's funny that I'm putting you to sleep with my "yawner" of a comment. Just trying to make this a better place to hang out. If there were no political discussions (which is as far from the purpose of these message boards as if we discused astrology), there would be far less tension, and every day would be like the best day we've had on here (which are pretty good, yeah?) I'm puzzled that you would put someone down for delivering a message aimed at peace. Did I interpet your comment accurately? It was a put-down correct?
July 11, 2017 - 5:54pm

#225

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Culture is arbitrary and subjective

I have a lot of European friends and they are no more 'cultured' than I am, they just have had a different upbringing, different experiences, and have different ideas about what 'culture' is. But what we all have in common is a love for beer! I was at a conference in Germany in May and got to see many of my European friends, we had a great time drinking Pils and Weiss. FLBobaloo, Walkers Wood, now that's culture in a jar. SimonRob, don't be offended by Dantian (I don't think you were) he's just a little confused, he thinks that tacos were invented in the U.S., but they were not. Yes, they were invented in America, Central America.
July 11, 2017 - 4:16pm

#226

Mr.Dc

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1st vinyl

Some hilarious comments lately, not to mention some disgusting sounding tacos. I for one enjoy reading the political stuff, as I want to hear as many peoples various arguments as possible, in order to better inform my own. Some of my closest friends are almost completely on the other side of the political spectrum from myself, they may not share all my beliefs, but it basically comes down to the fact that they are all just trying to have a happy life and want the same for others. At any rate it has been slightly more interesting then people saying the usual "I hate Vince, there aren't any 80s picks etc". My first vinyl was a copy of John Lennon's Imagine, followed the next day by Santana's 1st, Donovan's Greatest Hits 1969, and 'Volunteers' by the Jefferson Airplane. I listened to Volunteers the most for sure, was fun to find out Jerry was the pedal steel on 'The Farm'. I was a huge airplane fan for years before I ever heard the dead. As for punk, I enjoyed it as a small child until the age of about 10. I then moved on to "grunge" and really dug into that stuff for the next 4 years. I live in and grew up all around Washington state so it was always around and listened to by family/friends/teachers. But in highschool a switch was just flipped or something and suddenly most if not all "grunge" sounded like middle school juvenile music. I still enjoy the Screaming Trees and the occasional Nirvana, Love Battery or Tad tracks, but probably more for nostalgia then out of genuine musical interest. But I have no time for what is commonly labeled "punk rock", in my opinion it is one of the most garbage forms of music, up there with rap and autotuned R&B, (basically any "music" were "attitude" is more important than talent/skill)
July 11, 2017 - 4:07pm

#227

danc

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my Dave 23 wish picks

* HJK Nov-87 compilation* 1/22/78 * 10/16/74 * 10/1/76 Gotta be in it to win it.
July 11, 2017 - 3:56pm

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Vguy72

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Oteil on Reddit....

....I know some of you reddit. I know some of you hate reddit. Either way, Oteil Burbridge is going to do an AMA session on the 14th. AMA stands for ask me anything. You post questions on reddit and he will reply. Kinda like a live Q&A session. Pretty cool....
July 11, 2017 - 3:47pm

#229

kyleharmon

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5/13/77

sounds like during the other one jam bob is either trying to take the jam into dancing in the streets and no one else bit or was just doing a tease. great scarlet>Fire. other one brown eyed women and Cassidy and bertha to name a few.
July 11, 2017 - 3:24pm

#230

FloridaBobalooToo

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Thinking of cutting loose Spring 90 Too box

I don't listen to it and I maybe letting it go for cost. Interest? PM the Bobaloo.

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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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