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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April 10, 2017 - 8:25pm

#2351

PearlyBaker'sMan

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breaking news! Road Trips re-issued! (cont)

(forgot to mention the below release was listed as Amazon pre-order released 6/2/17 for $54.99)
April 10, 2017 - 8:20pm

#2352

PearlyBaker'sMan

Joined:
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breaking news! Road Trips re-issued!

Okay, I don't know if anyone is still looking for these, O've been slowly filling my collection out via Ebay and only a few left to get, but...if you didn't already know...see below (per amazon): It was our great honor at Real Gone Music to issue all 36 volumes of Dick’s Picks, the Grateful Dead’s landmark live concert series; over the four and a half years it took us to release all three dozen titles, we sometimes felt like we were on the greatest Dead tour ever, every single show a classic! Well, our diligence in releasing Dick’s Picks has had a “Ripple” effect, for now the band is entrusting us with releasing its subsequent live concert series, Road Trips! Unlike Dick’s Picks, which saw about two-thirds of its titles go to regular retail in their original incarnations, NONE of the entries in the Road Trips series were offered to retail outlets outside of the Dead’s own website. Since it worked so well with Dick’s Picks, we are reissuing the last titles first, and we have enlisted the series’ original designer, Steve Vance, to convert the original wallet packaging to customer-friendly triple-CD slimline jewel cases. This volume, the last entry in the Road Trips series, revisits June 1976, when the Dead ended its 20-month hiatus from touring with two shows at the Paramount in Oregon, then headed to Boston and the acoustically friendly confines of its Music Hall for a four-night run. This show is from the first night and was hence the third show on the "comeback tour." The band is clearly settling back into a groove here; in particular, Jerry Garcia’s voice is as strong as it’s ever been, and the inclusion of some unusual material (like the only encore version of “Franklin’s Tower” ever performed) makes this a highly collectible show. Among the highlights are a dazzling “Crazy Fingers” from Blues for Allah (which had been released during the band’s hiatus, so new to set lists), and an exceptionally long and tight “St. Stephen” to lead off the second set. The third disc offers bonus gems, like a rare version of “Mission in the Rain,” from the last night of the run, too; excellent sound throughout, long out of print!
April 10, 2017 - 7:31pm

#2353

JimInMD

Joined:
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Re:

Ramble On Gollum. Good to hear about it.
April 10, 2017 - 7:10pm

#2354

Gollum

Joined:
November 22, 2010

Ventura Skull & Roses

Hey folks! I'm just back from the Ventura Skull and Roses Dead tribute festival. I took a day off of work to decompress. I think my clothes still smell like weed and beer. Here's my scoop! So the Amtrak ride from Los Angeles to Ventura on Saturday was lovely. Usually all the hills on that route are brown, but this time they were all bright green because of all the rain this year. Very nice. I think the most transcendent musical moments of the whole weekend for me were on this ride, sipping chardonnay and tripping off on the 9/17/72 Other One with my headphones. Nothing beats the real thing! So the Ventura train station is right in front of the Fair Grounds and as I got off the train I could hear "Crazy Fingers" in the background. It was a short 10 min walk to my hotel room at the Crown Plaza. Nice place. Back to the fairgrounds- I walked though a large empty parking lot and wondered why it wasn't being used. I quickly figured it out- this was the most poorly attended musical event I've ever been to. At times even after 3:00pm onSaturday there were literally more people on stage than in the audience for the side stages. (what was it like at 6:30 in the morning?) The main stage was better, but I doubt the crowd ever topped 300. I'm worried the producers may have really taken it in the shorts(?). I hope not, I read they are Deadheads and it was a labor of love. It was a fun event and I hope it will return next year (I'll go!). The "55 hr continuous drum circle" was a fiasco. I only saw 2 people drumming saturday and on sunday it was deserted every time I checked. Nice collection of drums though:/. The food choices sucked. I had a "frito pie": canned chili and cheese sauce on fritos. It was gross. I was starving to death and buzzed but it still grossed me out. But to the good stuff! Highlights/ Surprises. David Gans! For some reason, I thought I didn't/wouldn't care much for his music but I was wrong. His Sunday morning set was beautiful. Top notch musicianship and a beautiful set. I hope to catch him again someday. Melvin Seals! I didn't think I cared much for Seals and always compare him to Merl Saunders (unfairly!). But I loved his set. Surely, surely, "And it Stoned Me" is one of the greatest songs ever written and they did it justice. Marcus Rezak "Shred is Dead" For some reason (youtube?) I had this guy pegged as a tool. My bad! I only saw 2 of his songs, all instrumental versions of Morning Dew and Estimated Prophet. They were awesome! Maybe I'm the one who is a tool. This guy has real guitar chops. The Morning Dew was the highlight of the festival for me. Scott Guberman.Never heard of him before but he and his band killed it. Perfect "Cold Rain and Snow" opener! I missed the saturday headliner "Cubensis". Too cold! I'm afraid I didn't take your advice VGuy, and bring a jacket. Once the sun went down it was cold as shit. Butt-ass cold, especially with the wind. I had a great time. Why not? Listening to live Dead tunes, sipping beer with the ocean fresh air, and plenty of beautiful twirlers to ease the eyes. In particular, one insanely beautiful blue eyed blond with dreadlocks. Dang. I didn't even think they made them like that anymore. Now I have the festival bug. Wanee/Floridabob? Or maybe New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival? Hmm. Sorry for the long rambling post. No one else I know will listen to my crap. So it goes to you guys!
April 10, 2017 - 7:00pm

#2355

mbarilla

Joined:
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RSD Vinyl release

hope one year they do 5.6.70 at M.I.T. for RSD. This years release looks awesome !!! Cover art is great !!!
April 10, 2017 - 6:54pm

#2356

mbarilla

Joined:
August 8, 2013

"Thought I heard a blackbird singing Upon Bluebird hill"

Crank this baby up for the final hooray in the Palace https://archive.org/details/gd1992-03-24.116616.sonicstudios.schmit.mal… "Thought I heard a jug band playin' If you don't who else will? From over on the far side of the hill... Holy smokes Kayak Guy , that 5.7.70 gym show at M.I.T. is on fire. That gym must have been steamy. This one is part holy grail list, but all these shows really are holy grails. Really hope someone comes thru with an assist on soundboard recording. Chances might be slim though
April 10, 2017 - 5:22pm

#2357

FloridaBobalooToo

Joined:
February 17, 2017

Guit30

If you enjoy Workingmans, seek out American Beauty. I bought both. Amazing clarity! Back from a 4 day music fest. Great time in Brooksville, and in a couple more weeks, Wanee! I luckily had good neighbors all around and enjoyed the music. Still working on the camp food, while thinking that supporting vendors might be a better choice. But those folks who have those gourmet vibes in the woods, I salute you!!
April 10, 2017 - 4:59pm

#2358

guit30

Joined:
May 1, 2009

Longer Concerts back in early days

I remember starting to see them in '72, I never saw them with an opening act. First, there is a lot of music, Look at the Europe 72 box set, most shows are 4 CDs. Another item, the shows were sort of like a hang out, There was a lot of time between each song, with them tuning ,talking and whatever, it was just a time of fun,the music was killer and that was the scene. But, "There was nothing like a Grateful Dead Concert". On a more audiophile note, I got my Mofi SACD "Workingman's Dead" today. It really blew me away, one of the best SACDs I have ever heard. It sounded like they were in the room. So, if you have a SACD player, you have to check this out, it still is at Elusive Disc for $19.00. It is great to see all the talk about the Dead.
April 10, 2017 - 4:36pm

#2359

danc

Joined:
September 11, 2007

very late K&D

Thanks I'll check for that, though I am extremely fond of the December music. Great auds even, on the archive.
April 10, 2017 - 4:24pm

#2360

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Show Length - Another Opinion

I'd like to think part of the reason the shows were so long back in the day had to do with psychedelics. In a day when a buzz could last 12 hours.. the band was often using them, the crowd was certainly using them and who wanted to go home after just an hour and a half? I think the liner notes from Dave's Picks 9 addressed this (the contract that stipulated they needed 5 hours of playing time at Adams Field House). At the end of Morning Dew from Two From the Vault (8/24/68) facility management pulled the plug because the band kept playing on.. and on.. and on... I agree with all the reasons stated in the prior post, but add a little rocket fuel and unpredictability from the pixie dust they were putting in the kool aid and who really wants to go home after a normal length show? Perhaps a poorly supported opinion, but I think it did contribute..

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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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