The Grateful Dead

Hell yeah! They definitely transcend a genre and blew the lid off my already very open music taste. Definitely something for everyone to be found! I think the first song that really resonated with me was a scarlet/fire. Smile so big when they transition to the opening overdrive chords to fire! Pig was the man too, alligator is my go to canoeing/lake selection haha
I really like estimated prophet transitions and China cat ones c: like when they go from estimated/ shakedown street/ fire / to begonias...amazing x) I wish more bands knew how to work that musical magic cause they made it sound so lovely and smooth
 

ol'StaggerLee23

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I really like estimated prophet transitions and China cat ones c: like when they go from estimated/ shakedown street/ fire / to begonias...amazing x) I wish more bands knew how to work that musical magic cause they made it sound so lovely and smooth
I know this might be blasphemy to some heads but I've been getting into phish a bit lately and they do have some really cool jams and transitions. I have "slip stitch and pass" on cd and that really got me into them. Very funky! Okay I digress lol
 

Korova24

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I never really liked phish besides phish food ice cream; Although til I was like 18 I didn't get the reference... I suppose that's why I never really found anything I liked cause the few songs Ive heard weren't my favorite you know. Like after listening for a bit I just skipped it. But to each their own we all have different preferences:)
 
I never really liked phish besides phish food ice cream; Although til I was like 18 I didn't get the reference... I suppose that's why I never really found anything I liked cause the few songs Ive heard weren't my favorite you know. Like after listening for a bit I just skipped it. But to each their own we all have different preferences:)
Eesh my bad I did it again. That must be why I keep getting two email notifications xP I must keep accidentally clicking Korova's account's notification hehe ^.^' sorry
 
God its truly amazing to see people have the same love I do for the Dead, I was always a fan of theyre live extended versions of Terrapin Station, Help on the Way/Slipknot, Playing in the Band, Scarlet Begonias, Uncle Johns Band, etc. I love the mysterious psychedellic trip feel to some of these songs when they were up there just jamming along and doing their thing.
 
God its truly amazing to see people have the same love I do for the Dead, I was always a fan of theyre live extended versions of Terrapin Station, Help on the Way/Slipknot, Playing in the Band, Scarlet Begonias, Uncle Johns Band, etc. I love the mysterious psychedellic trip feel to some of these songs when they were up there just jamming along and doing their thing.
Seriously all those songs you listed are some of my favorites x3 I really wish I could've been alive back in that time during their first shows. That would've been a dream to see : )
 
Seriously all those songs you listed are some of my favorites x3 I really wish I could've been alive back in that time during their first shows. That would've been a dream to see : )
The Winterland Shows wouldve been awesome to see!! Or some of the older shows during the LSD trials when the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane would play in the Fillmore.
 
The Winterland Shows wouldve been awesome to see!! Or some of the older shows during the LSD trials when the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane would play in the Fillmore.
Awh man I agree! I'm so sad I was born in this generation I feel like I would have been much happier growing up with deadheads and hippies but I'm still grateful for what I have of course.
 

Korova24

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I was lucky enough to get into the Santa Clara show, we had only enough money just to get there but thankfully two wonderful family heads helped me out for both nights, I am forever grateful for the family.
 
I think this would be one of my all time favorite versions of eyes of the world
Hands down the best Grateful Dead show ive heard yet! A killer first set of: Terrapin Station, New Minglewood Blues, They Love Each Other, Estimated Prophet, Sugaree, Mama Tried, Playing In The Band, The Wheel and then back into Playing In The Band. The second set does not let down with: Samson And Delilah, Tennessee Jed, The Music Never Stopped, Help On The Way>Slipknot>Franklin's Tower, Promised Land, Eyes Of The World, Dancin' In The Streets and finally
Around And Around. With a nice little encore of U.S. Blues.
 
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Korova24

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Oh wow! This was a damn good listen! It's hard to say which are my favorites I always find shows that just blow me away, if I had to choose though I'd say this is immigration my favorite shows!
 

MidnightWolf

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Saw 'em for the first time in Syracuse NY. Rained like a S.O.B!! Everything soaked, and I mean total saturation. We camped for the weekend and everything inside the tent was as wet as it was outside. But it was great!!!! Despite the rain nobodys spirit was dampened. The show was in an amphitheater so we were all outside while the Dead were somewhat sheltered. The brotherhood was incredible as I watched all these little wierdos dancin about, it occurred to me that my feet were dancing as well. What a great way to be introduced to the Dead. Anyway, I only saw them 17 times, a light weight I know, but there was never a bad show. I liked how they interacted with us and how they would mess with your head. Like when they started "Darkstar" in Foxboro, Ma. but didn't finish the song until Norfolk, Va. three weeks later. And how you could record the shows. Sometimes they would even provide a feed from the sound board so you could get a cleaner recording of the show. It's like Bobby said about the music, "when we've finished playin' it, the song is yours!" Screw crybaby Metallica! God bless Jerry, Pigpen et all. We miss you guys.
 
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Korova24

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Aww man you are lucky!! Sadly I wasn't around to see Jerry,Sounds like how I imagine it would be though, I search constantly for new shows I haven't heard before especially with pig pen in it!
 
Saw 'em for the first time in Syracuse NY. Rained like a S.O.B!! Everything soaked, and I mean total saturation. We camped for the weekend and everything inside the tent was as wet as it was outside. But it was great!!!! Despite the rain nobodys spirit was dampened. The show was in an amphitheater so we were all outside while the Dead were somewhat sheltered. The brotherhood was incredible as I watched all these little wierdos dancin about, it occurred to me that my feet were dancing as well. What a great way to be introduced to the Dead. Anyway, I only saw them 17 times, a light weight I know, but there was never a bad show. I liked how they interacted with us and how they would mess with your head. Like when they started "Darkstar" in Foxboro, Ma. but didn't finish the song until Norfolk, Va. three weeks later. And how you could record the shows. Sometimes they would even provide a feed from the sound board so you could get a cleaner recording of the show. It's like Bobby said about the music, "when we've finished playin' it, the song is yours!" Screw crybaby Metallica! God bless Jerry, Pigpen et all. We miss you guys.
Lmao, ONLY 17 shows...Id kill to see one.
 

TBoneJack

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I just don't get the Grateful Dead. Never did. And I'm a long-time stoner.

But please don't judge me.
 
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