I hear ya, Randy. It might be better if they only limit the CD version and continue to make the digital files available like they do many of the other special edition releases. From a business standpoint, I really don't blame them for limiting these issues. It's very costly to inventory and distribute music in this day and age. My advice is to subscribe to them annually. I have done this from the beginning and never missed a single one. I can easily sell off the ones I don't want to hold onto for more than I paid.
snakeyp - I think the biz model is to release a disc set with booklets, brightly colored paraphernalia etc. in a limited run; when that sells out, they open up the downloads
Just listened to my Charlie Miller remastered 5/9/77 last night great sound and fantastic show. I am sure the official release it outstanding but have not yet heard it.
Wow. Apparently there are many other people who have been enchanted by the abundance of Dead concert recordings. (I knew that.)
Received every Dave's Pick and special edition over the past 2 years, and each one is beautifully designed, packaged, and they all sound great. I love everything about the May 77 "Get Shown the Light" box set and "July 1978: The Complete Recordings". Also really dig both box sets from Spring 1990. Dave's Picks 21 and 22 are also very well done and sound great. What a band, what a continuing adventure.
Where did you get the Charlie Miller remastered 5/9/77??
BTW, I just checked and the HDCD processing seems to start at some middle point in the Dick's Picks releases, after the 'art" covers, not at the same time.
Plangent is a more recent processing improvement.
If anyone knows for sure, they might add it to the wiki on GD album releases, so as to reach the largest audience.
I didn't subscribe this year because I found the Dave's Picks from prior years to be poorly mastered. If you compare them to older Dick's Picks it is a big difference. If someone noticed an improvement in 2017 CDs I'd love to hear that they are doing a better job.
I always take Dave's picks as reference when price my inventory and always ignore it on my personal tastes that are absolutely opposite. I haven't liked single album that Dave picks.
I have bootlegs that sound better than the Dave's Picks which which showed that they did not go through Plangent process. They are all murky and I also notice that there is often very annoying distortion on certain frequencies, especially on Jerry solos. That was at least apparent on the last one from last year that I got.
I agree about DP 21. Killer first set. All the 'little songs' and/or 'standards' all have something special to them. Even Keith is on ;) ... '73 is one of my favorite years. I noticed many years ago that I like the year before a 'big year', so '71, '73 and some '76 (late). I guess the same goes for '89.
I don't mind Jeffrey's work on the mixes. yes, they are different than what we were 'used to' but they are now a 'modern' sound... But sounds like I gotta get back in "the scene" to my old bros and get some of Charlie Millers newer remaster work...
jafant, I do not. I used to have a half dozen or so Charlie Miller on an old hard drive (some '72 and some '76 and others) but I don't have a network player in the main system yet.
I offerred and sent a copy to a poster here from my dbx decoded copy of 5/7/77. I would do it again for f someone wanted it. Until the official release came out it was the reference and gold standard. Now that the official release is out, that is now the standard. I bought both the cd and vinyl. I'm sure the hirez down load kills, too.
Totally remember the ole B&P days in fact the workers at my local post office used to all know me by name during the height of my obsession with trading tapes/discs. These days its all done online if you know how to download torrents check out bt.etree.org most of the circulating dead shows can be found there for free. Another good place is the live music archive https://archive.org/details/etree can stream SBDs from there as well.
I am looking for Dave's Picks Vol. 11 and Dick's Picks Vol. 9, 12, 13,if any of you guys have an extra/spare copy. Post here or PM me if you wish. Happy Listening!
Jafant I have all three not as physical copies but as files. I could upload them to google drive or something. Alternately I could put them on a thumb drive and physically mail them shoot me a PM if interested.
I know this isn't a Dick's/Dave's pick but just picked up a used copy of the 5 disk "So many roads" release from the late 90's & am mesmerized by it. Probably old news to you guys but this thing is GOOD!!
…….good morning guys. I bought that Pacific North West Tour Box Set that was just offered; when is that going to be shipped ? Also, and I do not recall this being discussed, that was the Wall of Sound Tour - so that music will reflect that sound. Let me know and thanks.
….yes. ; '' So Many Roads '' came out soon after Jerry died. Really good and jazzy ; Shakedown Street and a nice Liberty are on that set. Ohh yeahh ...a good ; Lazy River Road. Good pick up there.
the new PNW 73-74 set will ship on Sept 7th per Dead.Net site.
These (2) years are not well represented, so, a boxed set of these recordings are welcomed. I am a fan of the "Wall of Sound" that circumvented in 1974. Really a short supply of these shows/releases as well. Looking for to it.
I was just thinking about this thread and here it is. Good ol’ Grateful Dead synchronicity!
I used to use the “So Many Roads” box to ‘demo’ the Dead for people. Great introduction to the different eras of Dead music.
Lookin’ Forward to the Pac-NW box. Three of the six shows are WOS. WOS shows are interesting, as Billy’s snare drum is generally up in the mix and the drums in general are a close-up sound. A more forward presentation in general than other recordings/eras.
With my system sounding better than ever, I decided to go back to Europe ‘72 in succession. I’m on show #9 now, 4/26/72 (which is actually the “Hundred Year Hall” release), then I will be in uncharted territory till reaching the ending UK run again. Looking forward to the Paris Dark Star. Really fun and quite enlightening listening in this fashion.
BUT, more on specific thread subject: Dave’s Picks vol. 23, 1/22/78. Not the best recording with the piano distortion for a chunk of the show, but it’s worth it and IMO every Deadhead needs to hear the “Close Encounters” solo Jerry segment. The Terrapin is not that great but then the Drums>Other One>Space, where you get just Jerry playing for 4 mins or so is flat out amazing. Turn it up! - pure bliss for 4 or 5 mins.
Ok, to much from me! But I’ve been over loaded on Dead lately.
JRIGGY - I AM NOT KIDDING YOU - WOW !!!! It is 94 degrees here in Central New York which we do not see very often …. just pulled that one out and I have the fist disc playing and making a cocktail for my back dec relaxation mode......I have not listened to that one in a awhile and just grabbed it. Just WOW jrriggy on that mind melt
Right on, garebear! More of that GAterful Dead synchronicity :^D It was (and is) an interesting -and spooky sometimes- real phenomenon back at shows. There’s a chapter or two out there about it somewhere.
Enjoy and dont overheat out there! It very hot here too.
The highlights for me in regard to "So many roads" are the entire 2nd cd; This is some of the best GD I've ever heard recorded. Especially the Watkins Glen Sound Check Jam. All I can say is WOW to that. Then there is the "Playing in the band" on disk 4 from 7/29/88. What a jam, it sounds like absolute creative confusion in spots & I loved every minute of it. The Scarlet Begonias> Fire on the mountain brought back some memories as I was at that show in Hamilton in 1990. Great Stuff!!!
Small world Jond. I was a late bloomer in regard to the GD. Didn't start attending their shows until 82. Was privileged to see them many times though between then and 95. My favorite venue in the 80's was Alpine Valley.
Boxer12 my first show was 7/6/86 RFK so started later than you. Was at Alpine in 88 and 89. My favorite Venue would have to be Hampton Coliseum the Warlocks shows were a once in a lifetime event.
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