calvino Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Finished up with the doc., last night. Did think it focused a bit too much on Garcia - but I guess that is expected. Did notice that Wasserman was behind Weir in the press conference scene right after Garcia's death - which bummed me out even further. Also I am glad they got the Barlow footage, prior to his recent health issues --- speaking of health issues, it looked like they may have been shooting Weir while he was going through his physical heath issues, esp. in one of the last scenes where he is getting into his car and heading to the field, it seemed like he was struggling a bit. Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Finished up with the doc., last night. Did think it focused a bit too much on Garcia - but I guess that is expected. Did notice that Wasserman was behind Weir in the press conference scene right after Garcia's death - which bummed me out even further. Also I am glad they got the Barlow footage, prior to his recent health issues --- speaking of health issues, it looked like they may have been shooting Weir while he was going through his physical heath issues, esp. in one of the last scenes where he is getting into his car and heading to the field, it seemed like he was struggling a bit.I caught Weir's struggles in that scene as well, but otherwise was surprised at how lucid and coherent he seemed throughout the movie. None of the classic Bobby brain farts or awkwardness seen in other interviews, particularly recently. Barlow's decline has been steep and tragic. Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I see. In that case - the film seems sort of thin to me. They should make it a series. Next week on The Continuing Adventures of The Grateful Dead. . . . . .the boys put on a show you will never forget. . . . . .plus more wacky stories from Steve Parish. . .Bob was doing a show from TRI a while back, where he would be interviewed by Parish. Followed by some music. Phil was doing the same last year. Playing a show from that year, preceded by an interview with Jay Blakesberg on what was going on that year in Dead history. Obviously a lot more stories to tell. Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Bob was doing a show from TRI a while back, where he would be interviewed by Parish. Followed by some music. Phil was doing the same last year. Playing a show from that year, preceded by an interview with Jay Blakesberg on what was going on that year in Dead history. Obviously a lot more stories to tell. ...and next more footage about how preposterous it would be for an 18 year old Englishman to go out in search of England... Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 I didn't see the Phil thing - I did see the Bob thing. He had a desk set-up like Johnny Carson. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 The Bobby talk shows that I saw were pretty fun --- Weir and Parrish were entertaining. Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 ...and next more footage about how preposterous it would be for an 18 year old Englishman to go out in search of England...Great quote. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Big news about Owsley's tapes:http://m.sfgate.com/music/article/LSD-king-Owsley-Stanley-s-Sonic-Journals-11209700.php Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 by way of the hoffman board - thought is was a great pic, while at a growing operation in Colorado. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 I knew they would show that Pittsburgh riot (April 1989). Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I knew they would show that Pittsburgh riot (April 1989). Was that in the doc? I don't recall hearing about that one. Assumed most of the riot and crowd shots were from the last tour. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Briefly - in the Deadhead episode. You can tell it was Pittsburgh if you have been there. I was wrong. It is in the last episode. Start around 15:30. Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 It very well be my favorite show. That or 10/13/68I actually found the Feedback from that show to be enjoyable, as it carries over some of the energy of the previous jam. Are there any other versions of Feedback that stand out? I think I was too young to appreciate it when I got into the Dead, and don't get that twisted anymore that I can handle listening to it. Wondering if there are any versions that stand out, or are they all pretty much the same waves of noise? Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I actually found the Feedback from that show to be enjoyable, as it carries over some of the energy of the previous jam. Are there any other versions of Feedback that stand out? I think I was too young to appreciate it when I got into the Dead, and don't get that twisted anymore that I can handle listening to it. Wondering if there are any versions that stand out, or are they all pretty much the same waves of noise?I'm not a huge "Caution/Feedback" guy but one that stands out is Fillmore East 9.(20, I think).70.... Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 10.13.68 is a monster... The New Potato is awesome... Link to post Share on other sites
i'm only sleeping Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I've read here similar thoughts by folks longing for a '80 Dave's Picks: http://www.eightiesgratefuldead.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 June 30, 1984 (Indy) shakedown > PITB > Terrapin > Drums > Space > PITB... is a work of art...a masterpiece... Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I've read here similar thoughts by folks longing for a '80 Dave's Picks: http://www.eightiesgratefuldead.com/Not an 80's/Brent fan, but was listening to Dicks Picks 5, 12/26/79, and enjoyed some of that. Particularly the Estimated, which had some trippy keyboard from Brent while Jerry went wild, followed by a jam that started to sound like Eyes before steering into Caution territory. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 I have that one. I don't think I have listened to it in years. Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 June 30, 1984 (Indy) shakedown > PITB > Terrapin > Drums > Space > PITB... is a work of art...a masterpiece...I'm glad you think so! That was my favorite hour of GD I ever personally saw live. Seriously! Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 listening/ watching the free broadcast for Dead and Company. Most of the playing sounds fine. Transitions and musicianship...not so much. Mayer sounds better on the timing and tuning of his fills.Tempos up slightly from last tour- I think.OB definitely got his microphone turned up/on. and i think its a good move to put this stuff out for free. thats how it always was- i'm not one to ever pay for a webcast. But a free Wednesday night. Tune me in. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Catching both shows at Wrigley. Looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites
i'm only sleeping Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Trixie Garcia discussing a range of topics from Jerry’s favorite Sci-Fi movies and her relationship with the Grateful Dead family to upcoming plans for the Garcia Vault. https://www.reddit.com/user/OfficialTrixieGarcia Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 listening/ watching the free broadcast for Dead and Company. Most of the playing sounds fine. Transitions and musicianship...not so much. Mayer sounds better on the timing and tuning of his fills.Tempos up slightly from last tour- I think.OB definitely got his microphone turned up/on. and i think its a good move to put this stuff out for free. thats how it always was- i'm not one to ever pay for a webcast. But a free Wednesday night. Tune me in.I listened to the show, too, with the stream of comments. I periodically looked at some of the comments and was a little baffled at some of the over-the-top praise (during/after "Truckin'" people saying it was incredible, phenomenal, etc.) I saw a post on FB from a guy who's seen a lot of GD shows saying he thought it was the best China-Rider he's heard since Brent died. REALLY??!! I thought the tunes sounded ok. There's nothing magical (though Drums/Space was really good) at all in any of this Dead & CO (to me) but it's nice to hear the tunes being played live. I'm glad younger folks are getting into it but it's still hard for me to understand the flat-out high esteemed praise from a lot of folks who've been around the block a few times with these songs. My first reaction was that it's hyperbole, but it's not. C'est la vie. Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I listened to the show, too, with the stream of comments. I periodically looked at some of the comments and was a little baffled at some of the over-the-top praise (during/after "Truckin'" people saying it was incredible, phenomenal, etc.) I saw a post on FB from a guy who's seen a lot of GD shows saying he thought it was the best China-Rider he's heard since Brent died. REALLY??!! I thought the tunes sounded ok. There's nothing magical (though Drums/Space was really good) at all in any of this Dead & CO (to me) but it's nice to hear the tunes being played live. I'm glad younger folks are getting into it but it's still hard for me to understand the flat-out high esteemed praise from a lot of folks who've been around the block a few times with these songs. My first reaction was that it's hyperbole, but it's not. C'est la vie.I remember walking out of the second to last show in 95, thinking it was a complete joke, and contemplating mailing the band asking for a refund. It was such a complete embarrassment, and I was pissed. Shocked to run into so many people who thought the show was amazing. Listening back now, pretty sure I got that one right. The Visions was great though. Some people just suck at listening to music. Link to post Share on other sites
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