worldrecordplayer Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 The full track listing was announced. 59 tracks. Unbelievable list of artists and songs. Wilco w/Bob Weir liveCourtneyReal EstateThe War on DrugsFlaming LipsKurt VileJim JamesThe NationalThe WalkmenGrizzly BearAngel OlsenLocal NativesPhosphorescentTV on the RadioPerfume GeniusBela Flecketc. etc. I am super excited for this release, check it out: http://dayofthedeadmusic.com/ http://dayofthedeadmusic.com/downloads/DOTD_Digital-Booklet.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Some interesting track details and thoughtful, inspiring tributes in the booklet. Compilation looks much more compelling than I initially expected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scribex6 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 A lot of artists I like on there. I wonder how pricey this will be though. A 5-CD set is not likely to be cheap. I'm sure vinyl will be much more expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 much respect to this well deserved nod to a rich cannon of a phenomenal band with an illustrious history. I believe(guess) many renditions will remain true to form out of respect to the music. The production and instrumentation should differentiate, but the tribute will hopefully remain faithful to the artistic vision and purpose. I very much applaud the effort and appreciation being put forth by the artists involved. Hell, I'm still discovering those very things in the music that the band itself has given us. I don't expect to consume this. Too much of of an embarrassment of riches that have yet to be discovered. "But i tryyyyy..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 They released some full tracks on the website. Here's Courtney Barnett doing New Speedway. Grateful Dead music + Courtney + New Speedway = pretty much hitting the trifecta for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdaAQlmExmI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 A lot of artists I like on there. I wonder how pricey this will be though. A 5-CD set is not likely to be cheap. I'm sure vinyl will be much more expensive. $29.99 for the CD -- not bad. They updated their site - http://www.dayofthedeadmusic.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Just placed my pre-order for the 5 disc set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I believe(guess) many renditions will remain true to form out of respect to the music. The production and instrumentation should differentiate, but the tribute will hopefully remain faithful to the artistic vision and purpose. I very much applaud the effort and appreciation being put forth by the artists involved.I'd much rather hear the artists' interpretations rather than a rote recital. Not a Dead fan by any means but I'll be getting this. Oneida doing Drums/Space should be wild. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I'd much rather hear the artists' interpretations rather than a rote recital. Not a Dead fan by any means but I'll be getting this. Oneida doing Drums/Space should be wild. I agree. The Deadicated was a great release for this reason - many of the artist put their own 'brand' on it and made the tunes sound great in different way. Many faithful renditions of tunes seem to bore me, would rather have a band/artist completely deconstruct a tune and make it their own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I'd much rather hear the artists' interpretations rather than a rote recital. Agree. Jane's doing "Ripple" is a great example, too. I listened to the "New Speedway" last night and, although the gal has a great voice, it was pretty rote. I also heard a band called The War on Drugs do "Touch of Grey,"too and although the cheesy keyboards from the album version are on there, there was a twist and personable touch to it. Well done (although my wife thought he was trying to sound like Bob Dylan)... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 A lot of people say that War on Drugs (or at least the lead singer) sounds like Dylan - i still don't see it. Haven't heard their version of Touch of Grey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 War on Drugs have a real heavy Dylan in the 80's sound from what I've heard. Heavy Springsteen influence too. I'm not a big fan, but liked the cover probably the most of those released. The others didn't leave much of an impression on me. Malkamus's China>Rider is supposed to be pretty wicked. Looking forward to that, and some of the more experimental, jamming tracks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Being a big Courtney Barnett fan, and given that New Speedway Boogie is among my favorite Dead tunes, I've listened to that track several times. My take is that Courtney makes that song her own, it is not by any means a copycat rendition.A lot of people say that War on Drugs (or at least the lead singer) sounds like Dylan - i still don't see it. Haven't heard their version of Touch of Grey.Well let's cure that. Give it a listen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72OLupNWNhoNot a Dead fan by any means but I'll be getting this.Warms my heart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Figures - now I can hear a bit of Dylan in that War on Drugs' Touch of Grey cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 More previews. The Jim James cover of Candyman sounds pretty good, but the Unknown Mortal Orchestra version of Shakedown Street is crap. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-jim-james-aching-cover-of-grateful-deads-candyman-20160427#ixzz47ASOKBYR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Pitchfork has put out a nice spread. Guess we can say the Grateful Dead has officially jumped the shark. Kidding - kind of. It is cool that the youngins are coming around and they are focusing on the actual music and not only the scene. http://pitchfork.com/features/article/9888-grateful-dead-live-on-why-the-legendary-band-still-matters/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Lovin The National's version of Morning Dew on last night's Colbert http://www.stereogum.com/1876023/watch-the-national-cover-the-grateful-deads-morning-dew-on-colbert/video/?utm_source=sc-fb&utm_medium=ref&utm_campaign Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 What may be more amazing is that a song originally from the folk revival still has impact over 50 years later. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Don't know if anyone wants this or hasn't seen it but it's a stream of the full album. I'll be checking it out after work...:http://liveforlivemusic.com/news/stream-the-full-59-track-tribute-grateful-dead-day-of-the-dead/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 This set didn't really appeal to me until I saw The National perform 'Morning Dew' on The Late Show. I'm liking what I'm hearing so far. There's something just perfect about J Mascis' voice and 'Box of Rain.' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 I've had my box for a few days now. Slowly working my way through it. So many excellent tracks: Touch, Dew, FOTD, Box, Courtney's take on New Speedway!, Wilco/Weir on St. Stephen, The National/Weir in Rider. So much still to hear. So far the only cut I really did not like is Black Peter, that is terrible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/05/19/day-of-the-dead-grateful-dead-tribute-album-interview Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Dang, I hope the version of New Speedway is better on the album! I just watched a bit of Courtney B. performing it on Fallon. I didn't know it was possible to take one of Jerry's most dynamic songs and turn it into such a snoozefest. I honestly could not get past the first minute. Oh well. Not trying to be a buzzkill...if people dig it, that's cool.On the bright side, I see that Pink, of all people, has covered White Rabbit for the new Tim Burton movie. I saw a video of her playing it live in some park, and really did it justice! Pleasant surprise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Dang, I hope the version of New Speedway is better on the album! I just watched a bit of Courtney B. performing it on Fallon. I didn't know it was possible to take one of Jerry's most dynamic songs and turn it into such a snoozefest. I honestly could not get past the first minute. Oh well. Not trying to be a buzzkill...if people dig it, that's cool.On the bright side, I see that Pink, of all people, has covered White Rabbit for the new Tim Burton movie. I saw a video of her playing it live in some park, and really did it justice! Pleasant surprise. I don't think you will find it to be much different on the album. Which is fine by me as I very much like her take. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Dang, I hope the version of New Speedway is better on the album! I just watched a bit of Courtney B. performing it on Fallon. I didn't know it was possible to take one of Jerry's most dynamic songs and turn it into such a snoozefest.I thought the same thing with the album version. While its not bad, per se, and she does have a nice voice, there's nothing original or dynamic about it at all. Very safe. I've yet to listen to the whole album but yeah, not impressed with that particular cut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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