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MediaGuy · 04-23-2008, 11:02 AM

The Dead were one of the greatest live outfits ever, never played the same show twice (which meant some nights were better than others) and wrote and sharpened material on the road, from show to show. I actually heard "Touch Of Grey" a few years before they recorded it, in Saratoga, the first time they played it (I think).

Their improvisational skills for such a huge outfit (couple drummers, couple guitars, 12-string bass, keyboards, and more) were unparalleled.

On a good night, when the crowd/scene vibe and the band vibe were all in synch (and copacetic) it was an experience second to none; some of those bootleg show tapes are among the great live performances I've ever heard.

To be honest, they sucked in studio and never really mastered the art of recording separate tracks or doing studio sessions until their last album.

Live, it definitely was better when straight and sober, though the experiences I had on 'shrooms and Acid were high-end and pure too. Oh, and I was always partial to Red Stars Blue Moon blotter myself, before the stuff went commercial/speedy.

I followed the dead with a buddy over four summers or so. Even ended up interviewing Garcia for Banjo Newsletter Magazine, and can chalk it up to an overall pretty amazing period in my life.

Floyd is a completely different experience; I never saw them with Roger Waters, but still caught a few of their shows post-break up and really appreciated them. To me, they're more an album/concept rock outfit than anything else.

04-23-2008, 11:02 AM
MediaGuy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Montrealquebecanada Posts: 5,500	The Dead were one of the greatest live outfits ever, never played the same show twice (which meant some nights were better than others) and wrote and sharpened material on the road, from show to show. I actually heard "Touch Of Grey" a few years before they recorded it, in Saratoga, the first time they played it (I think). Their improvisational skills for such a huge outfit (couple drummers, couple guitars, 12-string bass, keyboards, and more) were unparalleled. On a good night, when the crowd/scene vibe and the band vibe were all in synch (and copacetic) it was an experience second to none; some of those bootleg show tapes are among the great live performances I've ever heard. To be honest, they sucked in studio and never really mastered the art of recording separate tracks or doing studio sessions until their last album. Live, it definitely was better when straight and sober, though the experiences I had on 'shrooms and Acid were high-end and pure too. Oh, and I was always partial to Red Stars Blue Moon blotter myself, before the stuff went commercial/speedy. I followed the dead with a buddy over four summers or so. Even ended up interviewing Garcia for Banjo Newsletter Magazine, and can chalk it up to an overall pretty amazing period in my life. Floyd is a completely different experience; I never saw them with Roger Waters, but still caught a few of their shows post-break up and really appreciated them. To me, they're more an album/concept rock outfit than anything else. __________________ YOU Are Industry News! Press Releases: pr[at]payoutmag.com Facebook: Payout Magazine! Facebook: MIKEB! ICQ: 248843947 Skype: Mediaguy1 Last edited by MediaGuy; 04-23-2008 at 11:03 AM..