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April 6, 2020 - 9:47am

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marye

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Bolo24 says: An Idea, Perhaps? Since we're all going to have a fair amount of spare time on our hands for the foreseeable future, what about starting another thread where we all listen to the same show/release on a given day and then share impressions afterward? Folks can submit suggestions and one person (not me) picks what we'll all listen to - call it Deadnet Picks or something. Anyway, if this idea is deemed to have merit, I'd suggest one of the loyal regular posters take the lead and do the picking - y'all can decide who. Might be fun. If it does go forward, I nominate Dick's Picks 18 for the first listen. Been talked about here lately, and, had it been a single show rather than a compilation, we'd probably be talking about it in the same conversation as Cornell, Veneta, etc. Or perhaps even Gainesville?? Stay safe and healthy, friends - this planet needs as many Deadheads as possible.

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October 18, 2020 - 12:46pm

#5531

icecrmcnkd

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6-22-91

I’ll have to compare my copies sometime. Before this new one I know I had more than one copy on a HD and the CD-R copy in my living room is around 10 yeas old.

Edit:
Hah!
Stupid reCRAPTCHA thinks that a mailbox is a parking meter.
October 18, 2020 - 12:27pm

#5532

bluecrow

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so back when they first released the GD movie on DVD

back when they first released the Grateful Dead Movie on dvd they included as bonus material honest to god ~5" section from original copies of the film in a generic small postal envelope. which strikes me now as a completely crazy dead thing. I received a section (7 complete frames, 2 partials) that is a tight close-up sequence of Jerry's hand, emphasis on hand, playing the Wolf. years ago I studied the movie long and hard trying to figure out what song it was from and as far I can tell its from the jam out of Eyes (!!)
did any of you folks out there get a snip of the film, and if so, from where in the movie?
October 18, 2020 - 12:12pm

#5533

JimInMD

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GD Movie Saturday

Sounds like a grand idea.
October 18, 2020 - 12:04pm

#5534

The Good Ole G…

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6/22/91

ICECRMCNKD: Yeah, that SBD > Cassette Master recorded by Pearson & Healy is dope, the SBD > Dat patch source has been circulating since like 2011, but this new source sounds better to me.

Maybe it's something to do with the Transfer equipment upgrades in the 9 years since that SBD > Dat source originated. I know Gans mentioned he'd just go in there and try and get as much as he could transferred and probably didn't have the super dope equipment.

Or maybe I just like the Analog gen sound, but again to me this new one sounds like an upgrade and I dig it!

Check em out and let's hear the feedback:
(NEW) SBD > Cassette - https://archive.org/details/gd1991-06-22.150648.sbd.pearson-healy.mille…
(OLD) SBD > Dat - https://archive.org/details/gd1991-06-22.sbd.gans.miller.112775.flac16

I vote Cassette Master.
October 18, 2020 - 11:47am

#5535

icecrmcnkd

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I should have watched the GD Movie last night

Putting that on the docket for next Saturday.

Went to etree today and the 1981 and 1982 project folders are there.
Also a few more Millers, including a cassette master of 6-22-91 which says that tape flips were patched with the DAT SBD. Why not just put out the DAT SBD?
October 18, 2020 - 11:12am

#5536

The Good Ole G…

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Get Your Asses Out Here!

Bill Graham pulling the GD crew out on stage Winterland '74 = classic.

Nice call on the GD Movie Soundtrack. Possibly my favorite GD compilation.

Such a distinct sound to these shows.

Strider we need an October '74 at Winterland story to go along with these tunes.

Bonus Anthem / TFTV material on hold until after 4:20 ;)
8/24 is just plain great, I might give it another spin too.
And 10/19/73 tomorrow!

This GD Movie soundtrack is sounding amazing!

It's gonna be a good day.
October 18, 2020 - 11:00am

#5537

Oroborous

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Hup, hup

I had to moooooovvvvveee,
Dooah, went from Hatrick plus on Friday to basically the bench yesterday, only got to listen to part of acoustic Warfield.
Did watch awesome documentary Marley on Bluray so great audio. Really interesting doc if you haven’t seen it.
But now I have to get going as I’m way behind. Prolly have to skip vault dos which blows cause I love that one and haven’t heard in a while. Ok, hup, hup off to it.....
October 18, 2020 - 10:53am

#5538

daverock

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Two From The Vaults

Both this and Three From the Vaults are being re-released on vinyl here in Blighty on 30th October.
October 18, 2020 - 10:16am

#5539

bluecrow

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too much of everything is just enough

so....
two from the vault
aoxomoxoa bonus
10/19/73 knocking on the door with its amazing soft moon, mist, fog, spirit-filled fields of Dark Star > Mind Left Body > Morning Dew, Sugar Mag, Eyes > Stella Blue
and . . . .
thinking this morning that in the midst of anniversary for Winterland '74 shows - so spun that always sweet first disc of GD Movie Soundtrack 'cause its starts with exuberant and joyous US Blues from 10/18 and finishes with cherry Playing in the Band from 10/16.
and then ...
1st disc from that sweet little Warfield acoustic release
and...
yesterday totally digging the latest Grateful Deadcast on Warfield '80
and....
can't say enough about Deadcast deep dives into Workingmans and American Beauty - bringing even stronger appreciation to already sacred albums
and...
typing this while listening to the listening party for Daves 36 yeefreakinghaw - Esau, Birdsong, Touch - arriving at the doorstep shortly

Ken Nordine before 8/21/93 Eugene - "you are the cinematographer"

here comes sunshine, here comes sunshine!!
October 18, 2020 - 9:57am

#5540

icecrmcnkd

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Remastered 2FTV, includes a third CD

I’ll play this later today, just finished 10-18-74% as an anniversary observance.
No have to do laundry, vacuum, clean house, wash dog, etc., so will save 2FTV until later when it’s beer time and I can focus on the music.

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Bolo24 says: An Idea, Perhaps? Since we're all going to have a fair amount of spare time on our hands for the foreseeable future, what about starting another thread where we all listen to the same show/release on a given day and then share impressions afterward? Folks can submit suggestions and one person (not me) picks what we'll all listen to - call it Deadnet Picks or something. Anyway, if this idea is deemed to have merit, I'd suggest one of the loyal regular posters take the lead and do the picking - y'all can decide who. Might be fun. If it does go forward, I nominate Dick's Picks 18 for the first listen. Been talked about here lately, and, had it been a single show rather than a compilation, we'd probably be talking about it in the same conversation as Cornell, Veneta, etc. Or perhaps even Gainesville?? Stay safe and healthy, friends - this planet needs as many Deadheads as possible.

68 and Loud

I completely agree.

On occasion and if I'm not careful volume gets the best of me. One day I might live to regret this. Thankfully, that day was not today.

A new one for me. Some sound weirdness especially in and around banter, but what the hey.

I don't know what it is, but I have soft spot for The Eleven, Born Cross-Eyed and especially New Potatoe Caboose. Good show with some vintage grease to end the night with me feeling a little dirtier than I did when I woke up.

If there's no pick for tomorrow, I suggest the next in line. It's a partial, starts with a rare Clementine. 1/20/68 Euraka Municipal Auditorium. I think we should set up a go fund me to find all the missing reels, there's a couple missing from this show. It would be something for them to be found.

4/30/88 at the Frost

Hey Jim, I know you have had a lot on you plate this year. Thanks for checking this one out. Yes, the recording is decent, not great. Like a lot of 88 recordings out there. Still think they have some good ones in the Vault.

I liked the show, anytime I see a Hey Pocky Way, I am in. Nice Shakedown to open the second set. Love the triple Encore with China Rider OMSN.

It is good to get out of the comfort zone once in a while Doc.

Carousel Ballroom 68, okay Jim, Ok will have to que it up this morning.

Enjoy the weekend out there.

Edit. Oh and after the carousel ballroom I will be moving on the 12/9/79, Dave's Picks #47. Love this one and I need some 79. If I had the keys, I would be putting out a big 79 Box.

Lewiston, for your consideration

44 years ago today, there when Roy Buchanan along with Levon and His All Stars opened for the Dead. My last in person show, on the bus since their first album, however things had changed so much.... Doc was there, a wild late summer scene, part of my farewell to Maine.

All is worthwhile if the soul is not small.....

Hey rockers!!

Yes, we were there and had a blast. Beautiful day and tremendous music. A very fine show by the Dead, one of my all-timefavorite in-person Dead experiences.

Would make a solide offical release. It is worthy......

Doc
Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile, I caught hell for.....

All is worthwhile if the soul is not small.....

Hey rockers!!

Yes, we were there and had a blast. Beautiful day and tremendous music. A very fine show by the Dead, one of my all-time favorite in-person Dead experiences.

Would make a solid official release. It is worthy......

Doc
Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile, I caught hell for.....

9/6/80

Hey DMCVT,

Love this show and will get it going again this weekend.

And yes, it would make a great releasen.

Pretty sweet you and Doc were there.

9/6/80 Lewiston

I'm in - hopefully sometime this weekend I can transport my mind and spirit into late summer beautiful day/evening Maine. Sounds like a dream show and setting. Very cool that a couple of you guys got to be there. Didn't realize this was the last show before the Warfield run. Long and heartfelt write up on grateful seconds (he was there). Comment at the end from a guy who was 8 at the time and lived a "bike trail" away from the fairgrounds. Listened to part of the show from his clubhouse. Rode his bike over and snuck in. Totally dug the Drums. Made major bank (for a kid) collecting cans and bottles for deposit afterwards (which is exactly what 8 yr old me would have done.) Think I might travel John Deere with the Jim Wise FOB.

Been Gone

But back this week. I can do Lewiston again.

As I recall there is not a good soundboard that circulates, right? And the one that does is first set only and it sure does sound like an audience (or ultramatrix on steroids at least).

High energy though.. like Gainesville, there must have been something in the water.

You have to wonder if this was recorded and if so where the hell are the master tapes? I think someone (Parrish??) tossed out the language that some of the master reels were left on the seat and when the truck pulled away they must have flown out the window or something.

I'd love to see more reels (and cassettes) returned.

Anyway, Lewiston Me for me tomorrow.

Edit: Started tonight - why not? Gave up on the "soundboard" and settled on the Jim Wise same as Bluecrow. Good news, Bluecrow.. The John Deere Broke down and was sitting in the yard for the last half of the week. I got it working today. Had to replace the solenoid. Damned electronics are always interfering with time travel. Just imagine if this broke back in time before Jebediah Solenoid created the first working model for riding mowers.. we would have been screwed.. I mean, nothing wrong with being stuck in 1980 but why not go back another 10 to 15 years...

High energy is right. Pretty good audience.

Follow-Up

While I was in the neighborhood, I took a quickie with 11/28/80 Lakeland Civic Center - Lakeland, FL (30 Trips).

I figured why not.. most enjoyable, especially To Lay Me Down. Not sure why I like that song so much, but I do.

More 1980

Ah, yes, more 1980. You don't have to twist my arm. A shorter show for the time period, but still really good. Will get it going after I finish up Dicks #36, which was mentioned on some other threads. Such a great show, but apparently didn't sell well at the time. No idea why.

My Favorite Non-Multi-Track 1980 Release

Random Musing - 1980

My favorite non-multi-track 1980 release has got to be Dave's # 8, 11/30/80 Fox Theater. Love how that Matrix worked out. If anyone remembers the seaside chat, he was spot on.

Crowd noise was not as big an issue in 1980 as they could play in some pretty intimate venues. Also, as the age of the cassette master replaced the lovely Ms. Cantor Jackson, a lot of those early soundboards are a bit sterile sounding without the crystalline highs and the booming lows. Blending those early 80's soundboards with one of those near perfect audience masters works. When they aged out of the smaller, cooler venues (thinking after Jerry's coma and In The Dark) audience tapes had to compete with hundreds of the guy next to you screaming "JERRY!!" at 95 decibels, this was no longer possible.

That SBD/Dr. Bob matrix is almost exactly perfect (or as good we are going to get for the time).

On the opposite side of the same coin, I think some of the Ultra Matrix's have a bit too much of the guy yelling JERRY! then I sometimes want to hear. Thinking a lot of 87 suffers from this, and by then the audience tapes were no better.

Anyway, if Mr. Norman can pull of similar wizardry I wish they would do more like DaP#8.