Vacant Horizon
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It's funny, I was on this huge Dead/Co. kick last month before and after the show I saw. Now I just don't care. It's weird how tastes change fast sometimes. I wish Phil would do a residency in the south. Really miss seeing him. Some of his recent shows I've listened to repeatedly. Concerning Bob with Dead/Co....his playing is less rhythm and more like a lead player. He's definitely moved more into that role over the last few years. He just plays these little riffs. His voice is going though. Sad to say. He always could be counted on for solid vocals.
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http://www.jambands.com/news/2017/07/02/bob-weir-i-kind-of-lament-not-having-put-in-more-rehearsal-time-for-fare-thee-well/ Bob regrets not rehearsing enough for FTW in new article. FWIW. Not sure if it is from same article above. BTW, went to see Dead/Co. in Atlanta. Had a really good time. Good mood, good friends etc. Have tried to listen back to a bunch of shows and not really feeling it. I really thought I was getting on the D/Co train. I really do like some of the spacey stuff with Jeff on the synth and Rhodes. Phish tour next!
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Classic! Once they get something in their heads it's there forever. This whole mess about this poor baby in the UK is an example. The kid is terminal and comments on the right news pages all talk about saving his life. They are misinformed about everything and angry about everything. There is not talking any sense into them.
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The played in the 03 incarnation with Herring. Not to bad. Don't think bob could play that now.
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YES! Studio version is great too. The end of Supplication is a bit goofy.
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I agree with all the posts here. I'm surprised Neil released something. I thought he was on a real break and would comeback with an acoustic album of fairly good tunes. Too bad. Now that Hitchhiker is cancelled I'm not sure we'll get anything good for a while aka Archives II. As far as his good music goes Springfield up to Hawks and Doves is top shelf. The 80s were rough, but still a few good tunes (Inca Queen!). Resurgence, to me, was Freedom up to Silver and Gold (minus Mirrorball). Still some listenable tunes on each album. I did like Le Noise and that tour was excellent. The last severa
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Just a general comment. I'm always one to give the benefit of the doubt. I argue cogently in order to learn new information and be challenged to change, hone my stance. I've always believed, against my better judgement, that reactionaries have good reason for their views. They don't. The last few days I've perused some of their 'real news' sites and I am astounded by the hateful, stupid, scary, reactive things people say about a totally spun news report. There's no way to engage them as you'll be dismissed as a Muslim. This seriously happened several times. These people are so deluded and drow
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You're right. The sets I've looked at seem to have many Bobby tunes. Good stuff. I'm checking out the Oteil stuff now. They had another bassist the other night. Guess that position is in flux.
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JRAD last night in Atlanta. The twists and turns these dudes take are like '90s Phish. Changes in tempos, starts/stops, space. If they don't plan some of that stuff out, then I don't know what to say. Teases everywhere. Last night they teased Friends by Zep during Trucking I think. Among other highlights was a Help>Elizabeth Reed>Thrown Stones. Transitions were seamless. BTW, during every jam this woman next to me kept saying, "Now they're just being silly!". Hilarious. Anyway, great fun with many surprises. Definitely bringing something new to the music. Setlist below may have some mi
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I was thinking post-91. Need to revisit 3/18. Watched part one last night. I'm taking my time and savoring it. Excellent so far from interviews to graphics to Bob sitting in full lotus! @JW Great points! I do agree about Meir. As I remember, the second time they got together was a good time for Garcia. Not sure what happened there. I would love to see a Phil doc, especially his life after the Dead.
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Eagles!
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That's weird. I've always thought 9/13/93 was the 'last' best show...also at the Spectrum. Pre drums is x-factor material Scarlet/Fire Playin Dark Star Terrapin https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~./gdead/dead-sets/93/9-13-93.txt
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Good point! Incidentally, anyone check out the first two Dead/Co shows? Pretty slow and a bit sloppy, but they sound pretty good to my ears. Very mellow. I'm going to the Atlanta show. For some reason, I'm in the mood. I'm so hot and cold with the post-Jerry stuff. This is quite the summer for couch tour with Dead/Co now and then Phish soon after.
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Not enough time for all the music! Heard Desdamona a few years before it came out. Definitely a classic. FWIW, Dickey's first few solo albums are pretty good. Gregg's were more soul and more produced. His last one was a nice blues record.
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Interesting. Thanks for the info. Did not know this. Wonder why they didn't just do '91 with only Bruce? I can see them not giving a shit though. Being in a band itself is exhausting. Trying to deal with sound etc. can just be overwhelming. Mike Finnegan played with CSN I think.
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Ah, thanks for the clarification. I thought maybe you thought Vince was the best synth player ever! LOL. I guess live he was easier to listen to.
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I saw a potential 'cover' that was really cool. Hope this is not a rumor.
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Dude, I'm with you on this. I'd say that even on Help you're seeing them separate. I think that is what set them into high gear with RS. Each was finding their own style and write most of a song and then the other wold come in and add the magic dust. I know I've heard stories where Paul is just dicking around on a piano and John tosses off some lyrical idea and bam! you got Hey Jude or whatever. It is forever fascinating to me how songwriting team solo stuff is just so so to bad, while the collaborations are, in this case, genius. What is that X-factor?
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Really? Wow, that's quite a statement. Edit: Damn, you're right!
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They are starting to really hit home for me. This guy is a damn legend and now he is gone. It' really unbelievable. Makes me think more and more about my mortality. RIP Gregg One of my favorite albums of theirs was Back Where It All Begins. That, and those two live sets they put out in the 90s. Got to see them several times then with Warren and Woody. One in particular was one of the best show's I ever saw. I'm so glad they were able to have some solid years near the end. Those final shows are incredible.
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So you think it sounded better or worse?
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I remember fans really being supportive of Vince and his new songs. It kind of became an inside joke to laugh at his tunes, but in love. I still think his tunes would've fit better in the first set. It's only in retrospect that Vince's sound was a bit jarring. Much of that due to sound mix and his use of a fucking synth. It would be cool to hear more about how Vince was hired etc. Also, what happened after Jerry died. That stuff is fascinating to me. I remember rumors that Santana or David Hidalgo had auditioned for the band. Looking forward to hopefully hearing a stream of tonight's Dead/C
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I'd add Dark Star to that list.
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I'm the same way. I remember in early 00s I saw them do a late 80s show and played Victim. I never thought I'd see a cover band do that song. They are damn fun to see, but the 'uncanny valley' is sometimes hard to climb out of. Going to JRAD next weekend. Haven't formed an opinion on them yet. Looking forward to it. Love Russo, of course.
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I'm sad when artists die, but this one is hitting me hard. I started crying when I read it was a suicide. He was done. I struggle with this shit and I know. 'Go on and save yourself'...When someone is going to kill themselves, there really are no signs. You are in a place where you can't die and you can't live. I can't think of a worse hell.
