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  • #51
    marye
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    Okay...
    I think I have restored GRTUD's original post and removed the rest (thanks, GR), but if you're seeing something different let me know. The spam filter has really been acting up lately; sorry for the trouble.
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    there appears to be some difficulty with something in your previous posts triggering a spam filter or something. I'm working on disentangling the problem now. Stay tuned...
  • #53
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    I'm having no luck with the remainder of my post. WTF? "All energy flows according to the whims of the Great Magnet. What a fool I was to defy him."
  • #54
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    Part I Just to clarify (and not contradict), Phil and his web site does not provide downloads but rather links to the sites where fans upload shows for others to download via FTP, peer to peer, via third party software, which is usually free (complicated? sounds worse than is, in reality). They do maintain a "store", which sells their stuff and music, as well. Maintaining a site to provide download material is not easy and can contain much liability and expense, I'm told. Bobby's site uses a 3rd party (with separate web site) for purchased downloads. I only point this out because my idea is that some folks here are under the wrong impression, regarding downloads, and where they really come from, either free or purchased. "All energy flows according to the whims of the Great Magnet. What a fool I was to defy him."
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    Can't seem to post to this thread (mods may delete as necessary - thx).... "All energy flows according to the whims of the Great Magnet. What a fool I was to defy him."
  • #56
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    ...just to clarify (and not contradict), Phil and his web site does not provide downloads but rather links to the sites where fans upload shows for other fans to download via FTP, peer to peer, via third party software, which is usually free (complicated? sounds worse than reality). They do maintain a "store" of sorts, which sells their stuff and music, as well. Maintaining a site to provide download material is not easy and can contain much liability and expense. Bobby's site uses a 3rd party (with separate web site) for purchased downloads. I only point this out because my idea is that some folks here are under the wrong impression, regarding downloads, and where they really come from, either free or purchased. This comment contains no implication in regards to the ongoing arguments here at dead.net, pro or con, on the case now referred to as: Downloads (MP3's) - vs - Streaming; Tapers Section; Fans - vs - Fans - vs - Rhino - vs - Blackwater - vs - Freedom - vs - Profits - vs - Prophets. The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments on accepting or rejecting arguments to allow the case to be presented for consideration but first must rule on arguments that any information contained in the case may present a threat to national security. Some insiders have indicated that The Court may first decriminalize marijuana so that they can get stoned (to-the-BeJesus) to relieve the mind numbing effects of having thousands of tie-dyed hippies, completely out of sync, argue for months, on the issue of which format is actually "Lossless" and more agreeable to current forms of home entertainment technology. We will report more as the facts are available. The Dude Abides!
  • #57
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    no problem!
    it's good that we were able to get the real story, which we wouldn't have if you hadn't raised the issue!
  • #58
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    maybe my mistake, but
    i heard a rumor to that effect somewhere, but am glad to know the taping goes on. i should know better than to pay attention to the rumor mill. nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile
  • #59
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    and now, the definitive word
    Just heard back from JC again, after he'd talked to an actual taper. (JC has been rather mystified by the question to begin with, since he says no one else complained and Phil is passionate about getting the music out there, but said he'd look into it.) Bottom line: there WAS taping at the Greek; there was a taping section right behind the soundboard, much as in the olden days. Now true, there were scary signs at the entrances, but it would appear that tapers got their stuff through just fine. If you or someone you know had a different experience, please advise (or head over to phillesh.net and post the particulars, as I think they'd take a pretty lively interest in the matter). Thank you for raising the issue. JC and I haven't talked this much in years!
  • #60
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    Inquiries are ongoing, but I got a response back from JC Juanis in the Phil camp. He says the no-taping thing is certainly news to him and that there was certainly taping going on in Santa Barbara. He's looking into it, being in Denver at the moment, and as soon as I hear from him I'll post further. My guess at the time was that the fairly draconian sign (which didn't just prohibit recording devices, it prohibited even still cameras, not just video cameras--so people used their phones a lot...) was boilerplate of the venue/Another Planet, and no one thought to make an issue of it and change it beforehand. But when I learn more I'll pass it along. Meanwhile, I guess the practical significance of this for those of you with tix on the tour is that you might do well to check the policy of the venue beforehand and if they're a problem, head over to phillesh.net and get in touch.
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Submitted by ColoradoHead on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 21:28

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Happy Birthday Phil. Loved the b- day show, came out from CO to celebrate. Saw the Broomfield shows too, Great run fellas. Bobby looks great,John K looks solid. The whole band is hitting on all cylinders. I gotta agree with Jackstraw, to much Chris Robinson was overkill! Would of prefered to hear more of JK. "I wanna thank yooooou for a real goooooood time"
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Submitted by johnman on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 22:42

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thank you, phil....for not insisting on acting your age.
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Submitted by silentlyscreaming on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 15:01

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What would Jerry do? Certainly not raise money for a socialist bent on making us all dependent on "uncle scam". JG knew the GD existed because of our freedoms. Now he's gone and things have changed and I for one am saddened by it. All those years and now this stance? What a bummer.
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Submitted by wharfratdude on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 08:29

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The Grateful Dead never got involved in politics and that was a good thing. Each member may have voiced their own opinions over the years but as a collective unit they were independent. As a whole they believed in freedom of expression and doing what they thought was right for them and their fans. Jerry's philosophy was to not lead the straight life and just live, he had his political views but did not believe in using the band as a vehicle in expressing them. If the Other Ones feel the need to use their names as a bandwagon to express views that is their bag and one that I can ignore like when Phil speaks about the donor thing at every single show. Phil is adamant about the donor thing and that is ok, because it is a great cause, but not at every show. He should set up donor booths and do specific shows just for that. When Jerry died the well dried up a lot, but the boys still go out and give us music which I thank them for doing so. Phil plays bass very well in that off beat way that he does, but he sings like he is tone deaf. I heard a recent version of Money that Furthur played I loved the beginning and the chorus was great and then Phil sand the lead, I had to turn it off, he totally ruined what was a great song. In the Grateful Dead days I only enjoyed two songs that he sang, Box Of Rain and Tom Thumb Blues. I still enjoy the music and will not stop listening because of their use of their names to bandwagon politics. The dude who decided to quit playing his own music because of this needs to ask himself why he likes playing music and if he does not anymore then he should quit.
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Submitted by wilfredtjones on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 05:55

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Someone please give me some ideas on shows to listen to that are 'philled out'. I want to get philled up today. Yesterday, I was jamming to the bass solo from Dick's Picks 34.
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Submitted by sherbear on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 08:55

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A very merry un-birthday Jill! oh and um yeah.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHIL! Enjoy your day! Every best wish I send your way, xo! A toast at almost high noon! To Phil, Clink! XO
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Submitted by purpleerik69 on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 11:15

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just want to say thank you for keeping the spirit alive and for still searching the sound.GO ON PHIL IT KEEPS YOU YOUNG
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Submitted by Jobygoob on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 13:18

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Sad news today. The man had a great run and rocked out until the very end. I am proud to have seen him play many many times with Jerry and with so many other very talented musicians. Loved how he encouraged and enriched the new jam band scene by leveraging his fame and persona by playing with so many young new acts. He was dialed in for sure and took the same old songs to new peaks and levels every time he took the stage. I'll miss him. R.I.P. Phil

Can’t count the ways you made our days, or all the memories
But try as I may, Whatta ya say, cept thanks that can’t be measured!!

Took this photo on 4/8/85. I waited and waited and waited, for him to do something interesting, and he knew it, and had great fun teasing me as I patiently waited, and wham, at just “that” moment he turned and looked right at me accompanying one of those lovey bass bombs lol
Unfortunately, the lights changed at the moment also and my inexperience and slow film, it’s not a very good shot, but I’ll always treasure it as a beautiful personal moment among many I was so fortunate to have because of the Dead and especially Phil! May the four winds blow you safely home!
I’m going back to San Anselmo, I do believe I’ve had enough…

Been on the bus for 44 yrs, Phil has moved to the cosmic bus now, but wanted to throw a bit of gratitude out to the cosmos for being able to see him & hear his wonderful contributions to this music that accompanies our lives. Rock on Phil!

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Submitted by Byrd on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 14:04

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So long, Phil. Please tell Jerry and Keith I said, "Hi!". Crosby too.
And thanks for everything. Wow barely begins to describe.
Anthem of the Sun on full bass tonight. Wow!

Dark Star>St. Stephen>The Eleven>Death Don't Have No Mercy on Two from the Vault is hard to beat Phil.
Best New Potato Caboose I've found.

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Submitted by Chuck on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 15:06

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To me he was the reason the Grateful Dead had a Mystical and Magical feeling at their concerts and their music. He was my favorite band member Saw him on his Birthday this year and shook his hand in 2006

LOVE you Phil

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Submitted by Oroboros on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 15:21

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Phil's bass thundering through the Wall of Sound pushed the very air out of my lungs that afternoon so I had to get on the bus. It has been quite a ride, thanks so much Phil!!!

"It was as if the music was being sung by gigantic dragons on the timescale of plate tectonics,” he wrote. “Each note seemed to take days to develop, every overtone sang its own song, each drumbeat generated a new heaven and a new earth."
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"It's all a dream we dreamed
One afternoon, long ago" - Robert Hunter

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Submitted by jonathan918@GD on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 16:03

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So long, Phil, thanks for the tunes.

Thanks for everything

Reddy Kilowatt rides at dawn!!!!

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Submitted by Forensicdoceleven on Sat, 10/26/2024 - 04:16

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In honor of Phil Lesh, on my morning commute I cranked LIVE/DEAD to 11. In one release our hero's brilliance is on full display...............

Sometimes the bottom, sometimes on top, bobbing and weaving, leading here, following there, daring, innovative, fierce bass playing that was never matched, that challenged us all to pay attention to his stunning musicality............

Sadly, sometimes only in death do our heroes get their due respect. Rest assured, my friend, the music will be forever treasured, the spirit will live on!!

Rock on,

Doc
Six proud walkers on the jingle bell rainbow......

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Submitted by capster on Sat, 10/26/2024 - 09:57

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I'm playing Box of Rain on my guitar and looking out my window through splintered sunlight because of my tears ...
So long Phil.
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