tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post3717781503240256149..comments2024-02-25T19:34:27.767-06:00Comments on Grateful Dead Listening Guide: 1984 July 13 - Greek Theatreicepetalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09600688771458155367noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-90924198328479385502017-01-13T08:25:39.314-06:002017-01-13T08:25:39.314-06:00Had to be there. Dark Star was a treat but that St...Had to be there. Dark Star was a treat but that Stella Blue had the place pin-drop, shiver-inducing quiet.ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180123265479530761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-37641267870543403092015-08-09T06:55:47.732-05:002015-08-09T06:55:47.732-05:00I was there and we were all wondering what the NAS...I was there and we were all wondering what the NASA slideshow was about. My friend said they were shots of Mars showing proof of some ancient life. Whatever. I also remember seeing Bill Walton backstage/sidestage. Tall guy on stage really stood out.Bob Kubeczkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837057666401451471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-8916733939649148782011-07-15T12:15:22.983-05:002011-07-15T12:15:22.983-05:00Don't know if this was mentioned already or no...Don't know if this was mentioned already or not, but the Dark Star was pre-planned. There were screens set up on both sides of the stage and they showed a slide show of lunar landscapes, etc. during the Dark Star. Also, if you listen closely at the end of Dark Star, Phil suggests Morning Dew by playing the opening bass lines. I was there that night and when Phil did this, Jerry shook his head "no." Now wouldn't a Dark Star->Morning Dew have been a mind blowing encore! As it stands, we were all overwhelmed with joy to be present for such a special moment in Grateful Dead history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-58570537903356920292011-02-21T13:11:39.826-06:002011-02-21T13:11:39.826-06:00All of the 84 greek shows rock, check out the show...All of the 84 greek shows rock, check out the shows that were played later in the year 10/27/84 through 11/3/84, the later shows have some unique setlists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-59013282144742702662009-11-07T07:49:09.263-06:002009-11-07T07:49:09.263-06:00Second set from 10-12 1984 - with the exception of...Second set from 10-12 1984 - with the exception of the crappy Brent tune, was the bomb. Best show of the year. Check it out on archive.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-10383670725165718472009-08-12T22:50:42.426-05:002009-08-12T22:50:42.426-05:007-15 is THE overall show from this run for my 2 ce...7-15 is THE overall show from this run for my 2 cents. yes, the dark star encore is legendary, but the energy of the sunday afternoon jam is incendiary. the playin' jam is on fire, and the space->china doll->throwin' stones->not fade is SMOKIN'.<br /><br />2 more cents regarding 1984? 10-12. the oade recordings are pretty good, but, dang, if they didn't rip a hole in the augusta civic center that night.<br /><br />thanks, noah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-61032936521616388622009-05-24T21:37:11.206-05:002009-05-24T21:37:11.206-05:00You know, back in the day this was one of my favor...You know, back in the day this was one of my favorites. Being a child of the 70s & 80s the Greek typified the kind of GD experience I longed for living in Chicago. However, after an early 70s immersion for the last few years, I listened to this show and boy was I disappointed. <br /><br />Jerry sounds lethargic, and nearly comatose (soon to come I believe.) The words seems rote and the emotion forced. Perhaps the rest of the boys were into the show (i.e. Phil) but damn if it sounds like Garcia is ready to die.<br /><br />I've listened to a few of these early 80s shows and they all seem to exhibit the 'sick Jerry' sound. I want to get back into them because of the memories, but damn. Am I crazy?Jerodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483926493553534293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-32872170345531560802008-09-06T12:04:00.000-05:002008-09-06T12:04:00.000-05:00The Dark Star was planned ahead of time due to the...The Dark Star was planned ahead of time due to the fact that it was the first full moon on a Friday the 13th in 200 years.<BR/><BR/>While I was outside waiting for the gate to open this guy next to me was saying "Phil has seen the setlist and is very excited." I was thinking yeah right, until he pulled his all access pass out and went back in the venue while the gates were still not open.<BR/><BR/>The other tip off that something was going on was the nod to Monty Python on the entry sign. In addition to the normal not allowed items "No exploding penguins" were to be allowed at this show.<BR/><BR/>Finally once inside you could see the slide show screen hanging and a hole in the curtain where the projector was. In these days there was no projection and screens behind the band except on special occasions.<BR/><BR/>It was a great show and the 7/15 show on Sunday was too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-40764730461328081392008-04-04T19:27:00.000-05:002008-04-04T19:27:00.000-05:00I remember the feeling I had at some '84 shows... ...I remember the feeling I had at some '84 shows... the aural equivalent of watching a watercolorist paint with a sure-handed and delicate touch. The brush gently touches the paper, the paints flow in chaotic yet expertly guided patterns, mixing, layering, blending, leaving some spaces empty or tinted with the lightest of washes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-38462935475369634662008-04-01T18:54:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:54:00.000-05:00John Dwork has a pretty good story on his attendan...John Dwork has a pretty good story on his attendance of this show in Volume II of Deadheads Taping Compendium. He says that Phil had a friend at Nasa with some new shots of space and was pretty pumped about it. So he arranged for them to play Dark Star while they flashed slides of the nasa pics. <BR/><BR/>But I wasn't there. <BR/><BR/>When I was a fledgling deadhead I got this show from a music store on CD. It sounded horrible (I didn't know then, but it was a really poor mp3) and it was the second set only minus the encore of Dark Star. <BR/><BR/>I fell in love with this set, and was even happier when I laid my ears on the Dark Star. Not the best, but pretty fun if you like 80's Dead, and I do. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the blog, its good fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-77855103516220007462008-04-01T18:03:00.000-05:002008-04-01T18:03:00.000-05:00No worries, tardisrider. Your comments are most we...No worries, tardisrider. Your comments are most welcome. Please never hesitate to chime in.<BR/><BR/>Who could not love a fellow Dr. Who fan? :-)icepetalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600688771458155367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-75225488712309773102008-04-01T16:40:00.000-05:002008-04-01T16:40:00.000-05:00Cool. Thanks for clearing it up. I didn't mean to ...Cool. Thanks for clearing it up. I didn't mean to complain--hope you didn't take it that way--I was just kinda like "Huh? Have I been hearing it wrong all these years?" (LOL)tardisriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016600840142126606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-56460759202967700812008-04-01T12:13:00.000-05:002008-04-01T12:13:00.000-05:00I saw shows at the Berkeley Greek in 82 and 85+, b...I saw shows at the Berkeley Greek in 82 and 85+, but missed this most famous one. The bestest venue ever, IMO.<BR/>You can pick 'em, but you can also write about 'em. Thanks (again), and please to carry on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-69190444589998299002008-04-01T09:16:00.000-05:002008-04-01T09:16:00.000-05:00Confirmed. Phil. Post edited.Confirmed. Phil. Post edited.icepetalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600688771458155367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-62730387370733777762008-04-01T08:37:00.000-05:002008-04-01T08:37:00.000-05:00I kinda knew this was going to come up. I listene...I kinda knew this was going to come up. I listened and debated over and over. I think it totally sounds like Jerry until the end when he says "one night only," which sounds more like Phil. In the end, I personally feel that the first lines don't sound anything like Phil, and do sound like Jerry.<BR/><BR/>I'll try to track down an attendee or two and get confirmation.icepetalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600688771458155367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387936856129721233.post-39877954924281995572008-03-31T22:44:00.000-05:002008-03-31T22:44:00.000-05:00This has long been one of my favorite shows. As mu...This has long been one of my favorite shows. As much as I love reading your posts and hate to nitpick, isn't that Phil who asks for patience before the Dark Star?tardisriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016600840142126606noreply@blogger.com