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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March 28, 2017 - 4:40pm

#2781

Vguy72

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Whoa, whoa, whoa now rgergelis....

....do my eyes deceive me, or did I just read your last post as, "Been to many Dead shows, too many, collected many a cassette, some sound like ass, but still enjoyed them?" Too many Dead shows? I didn't think that term even existed....
March 28, 2017 - 4:27pm

#2782

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@mid life crisis

Mine was 9 years ago, bought a white 2006 Shelby Mustang convertible....used in 2008...drove it into the ground, then decided to get me a big ass dog, a Great Pyrenees....Sgt. Pupper.... Sarge > Mustang, traded Mustang in for a AWD Chevy Traverse never looked back....neither has Sarge... re. Box sets, I buy them all, maybe for investment but more so for enjoyment. Been to many Dead shows, too many, collected many a cassette, some sound like ass, but still enjoyed them. The 30 Trips box is unique to me, none are my favorite shows of the given years, except maybe 3/27/93. However even the early mid 80s shows sound much better than my cassettes. Thing is I radically overhauled my sound system since then so it really is an unfair comparison.... No matter how shoddy the recording or off the performance, there is nothing like a Grateful Dead concert... 1975 release One From the Vault spinning now.....Around and Around.... Ooooooowheee....sing it Lego Bob....
March 28, 2017 - 2:58pm

#2783

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

Grateful Dead OCD....

....I have every issue of Grateful Dead Comix. Also have the first three issues in a hardcover edition. I like legos, but fuck man. They are not cheap....Trying to convince the Mrs. to let me make a quick trip to Colorado to see Phish labor day weekend. I'm quickly running out of favors....
March 28, 2017 - 2:49pm

#2784

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Joined:
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@its all relative

GD with Jerry1965-1995>JGB, Phil, Ratdog, Furthur > Mayer n Sons > infinite Normanized CD releases we all already own in Charlie Miller versions>GD comix=WOS Legos>Phish>Bluetooth WOS beer stein Your mileage may vary
March 28, 2017 - 2:08pm

#2785

Charlie3

Joined:
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Boxes

Been lurking for a while lately, but figured I would add my two cents to the boxes topic started by bohlint. Definitely agree that the Spring 1990 TOO box and the E'72 shows set the bar for sound quality, and would add the Fillmore West '69 box set to that list. The first May 77 box and the July 1978 box both had a really nice sound to my ears, but not quite at the same level of the multitrack 90 TOO, FW '69 and E'72 shows. The Winterland '73 box is just so good I don't really think about sound quality much, although there are clearly a few issues in the earlier shows as I recall. The Warlocks 89 box did not sound as good to me as the other '89 releases, Truckin up to Buffalo, and Crimson, White & Indigo. As far as the 30 Trips box set, yes, it was expensive, but I can easily rationalize that cost as the per show and per disc price was really not that bad, and I pay that much for the same number of cd's over time, so price was a wash. Also, as I have compared the amount of content to other large, recently released box sets, e.g. the Pink Floyd Early Years box set, the value of the content and packaging of 30 Trips looks pretty good to me, none of the other box sets have any similar cool factor to the packaging. Was it in a hardwood box? No, but compared to other packaging, it is the coolest that I have. I like the art on some of the box sets more than others, but I admit I am pretty easy to please. Yes, 30 Trips was a lot to digest, but on the other hand, it just keeps giving. I listened to all 30 shows in order over a couple of months for the first listen, and there are definitely shows that I have not listened to again (yet), but there are at least a dozen others that I have listened to several times each. The sound quality is a little off on a couple of the early 80's shows, but, come on, it sounds better than most of the few bootleg cassettes that I had in the '80s so how much can I complain? Overall, I don't regret the purchase at all and have already gotten a lot of use. As I type I am listening to the 11/10/67 show from the box and man does it sound good. Just thoughts since bohlint indicated he wondered about the thoughts of others on the box. Kind of made me think of Akroyd and Curtin - "Jane, you ignorant slut." "Dan, you pompous ass." (Hopefully nobody is offended by the vintage 1970's SNL quotes).
March 28, 2017 - 1:13pm

#2786

_

Joined:
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@Sixtus_ n family...

Let's face it dudes and dudettes, we are all fucked in the head....got some serious OCD goin' on here in Jerryland. Just loaded the flac of 7-29-74 into my thingamajigger, the sound of Charlie Miller's board is more pleasing than the digital Dave bonus release, at least to these half buzzed ears...I moved half of my wife's shit in the family room to display the Wall of Sound Legos.... friends and neighbors come in, say, "you got grandkids?" I'm like "not yet", so they're like "those are yours?" Fuck yes they are...I miss Jerry, and Lego Bob just flubbed the words to Jack Straw.... I am so gonna order that beer stein Wall of Sound thing....just hope they slap on that Stealie sticker.... mdboucher....c'mon man, join in the fun.... ok now Jim, you crossed the line, now I'm homophobic....back to Lego PhilZone for me....
March 28, 2017 - 1:02pm

#2787

JimInMD

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Re: Lego's Cont

The 80's Bobby with the short, shorts is classic.. bordering on pornographic.
March 28, 2017 - 1:00pm

#2788

JimInMD

Joined:
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Welcome

I bit on the lego's a year ago.. got the fridge magnet versions, and they sure do look nice next to my E72 magnets on the beer fridge.
March 28, 2017 - 12:57pm

#2789

Sixtus_

Joined:
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re: Legos & WoS

Oh man, you prolly dont want to get me started on all of the Legos around my house....but this GD set is the BOMB! They also have a later version of the band and setup (aka with Mickey & Brent), but alas, The Wall of Sound is just too much of an iconic structure to forego. And i ABSOLUTELY LOVE the fact that you also have this set, rgergelis. It steadfastly reinforces the fact that I'm not the only one potentially off my rocker/head too far in the clouds/loves playing with toys. I suppose that'd be short-sighted anyway, on these here boards. Oh, and mdboucher - don't look back man - don't look back - just click 'purchase'. Half the fun was actually setting it up, since its not an actual 'Lego' set; the seller-guy made his own directions which were actually pretty helpful but also allows for a bit of customization. Now if only my Lego Wall of Sound could fit into my Lego Death Star - then the deadly superlaser could instead be a phat, singular ray of GD Music that gets beamed at a particular location, and everyone starts grooving, tripping and dancing to the free-flowing, Summer of '74 freight train that is The Grateful Dead. Now THAT would be a galaxy-saver. Sixtus
March 28, 2017 - 12:24pm

#2790

_

Joined:
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@A-holes

Lego Donna was in heat at the end of that Playin' "ohhhhhhyeahhhhhhayyyyahhhhhhhh" oh man, Lego Jerry just segued into Dark Star..... gotta go, there's a spot on the Lego rail.....

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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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