![]() The shift in mood is quite apparent and stands as an interesting juxtaposition to the rest of the song in its cheery major key. Right before the 3:30 mark things get really interesting as the band switches to a minor key or some middle eastern sounding mode. His chords are chunky and his fills are unique and spot on. While Jerry certainly garners the spotlight, as is expected in a guitar-centric rock band, what really impressed me on this track is Weir’s playing. Jerry’s second solo is a bit more laid back and he takes his time getting to where he’s going (kind of like this kid that we’ve been expected “any minute now” for the past couple of weeks). Garcia’s first solo starts of very quick and nimble and Pigpen’s organ adds just the right amount of sustain. Phil’s got some fuzzy bass as the song starts off and the vocals kick in fast. But the one that really caught my attention was the China Cat Sunflower. I always liked the Cryptical Envelopment section of that piece and there’s some good playing throughout that tune. There were some nifty passages in the Lovelight that opens the set, and I really like the version of That’s It For The Other One. Plus it was a shorter show so in the event that I had to leave work early for an arriving baby (which is still a possibility as I write this) I may still be able to get through the whole thing. Peace.It was either between DL6, DP22, or RT2.2 today and I guess the orange cover just drew me in. And as far as I’m concerned, that’s the best thing music can do for a person. When I listen to them, all my problems just melt away and I’m the happiest I ever feel. The Dead are one of those bands that can make you feel on top of the world no matter what kind of mood you’re in. The jam in between them is so perfect and seamless and it allows the band to just flow flawlessly from one song into the other. But when you listen, unless you actually know the songs, it’s hard to tell that they’re actually two different songs. The first song they play is “China Cat Sunflower” and the second one is “I Know You Rider”. These are two of my favorite songs that The Dead have ever written. Here’s a perfect example of what I’m talking about, if you want to take a few minutes to listen to some pure bliss. They’ll play one song, go into a 100% improvisational jam for a few minutes, and then slide seamlessly into the next song. When they play live, the concert never actually stops. ![]() And that’s the special thing about their concerts. The instrumentals are better, the vocals are better, they’re more energetic, and the music is just all around more enjoyable to listen to.Īs I said previously, The Dead are the epitome of the jam band. Any true “dead head” know that their studio albums don’t come anywhere close to their live concerts. The Dead are one of those bands that you have to listen to live. But when one looks past their questionable drug habits, and looks purely at the music, they can appreciate The Dead for who they really are and what they did for music. The Dead were known for indulging in illegal drugs from time to time, such as marijuana, LSD, magic mushrooms, and heroin. Seriously, when one pictures a hippie, odds are they’re picturing something very close to a member of The Grateful Dead. These guys are one of the most stereotypical groups of hippies you’ll ever lay eyes on. He is accompanied by Bob Weir on guitar and vocals, Phil Lesh on bass, and a slew of drummers and keyboardists throughout the band’s history. ![]() The Dead are lead by the world famous Jerry Garcia on lead guitar and lead vocals, one of the most well known musicians in the world. They are a mix of country, folk, bluegrass, and psychedelic rock. The Grateful Dead have been around for quite a long time, gaining popularity around the early/mid sixties. Today, we’re gonna be talking about The Grateful Dead. This is the band my dad raised me on, the band that never bores me, the band that constantly amazes me, the band that makes me feel nothing less than perfect no matter what else is going on in my life. To get underway, we’re gonna talk about probably my all time favorite band.
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