![]() The jam from Space into The Other One is amazing, and The Other One is one of the most truly mind blowing and experimental-yet-cohesive versions I've ever heard (from '85-'95) plus it has really cool "laser" sounds! While some people don't truly appreciate Throwing Stones, the version here doesn't stop building and jamming. The post-Drums is where the true force of the set lies. The China > Rider is awesome, a tad short, but the power of it leaves you speechless. I know it from memory I've listened so many times: China > Rider Estimated > Eyes > Drumz > Space > Other One > Wharf Rat > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away E: Brokedown Palace. ![]() On paper, the set list almost looks like a "greatest hits" set (I've seen this set labeled as "generic 2nd set material" just because of the songs played, but it's HOW they were played that matters, right?). ![]() The entire second set from Brendan Byrne 04.01.88 is a beast. So many people missed out on a truly unique amazing and fascinating experience. I discovered the boys a bit late in their careers together, but managed to see over 125 shows in 5 short years, and I feel VERY lucky to have even seen one. The rest of the 2nd set includes a nice Playin > Terrapin > Drumz, and a somewhat rare Baby Blue encore. Of course, I have many other "2nd place" versions, but the version from Oakland is easily my favorite. That is easily my all-time favorite Scarlet > Fire (but I'm biased ) ). It wasn't until much later when I listened to the tape (over and over and over) that I realized what a fun 1st set it was, and how AWESOME that Scarlet > Fire is. The show BLEW MY MIND, but everyone's first show does. Since it was my first show, I wasn't very familiar with the "natural order" of a Dead show, and the blue unicorns had me quite out-there, so I didn't realize what I had actually experienced until years later when I finally rec'd a tape. Bobby also completely destroys the Bucket lyrics to open the show. Ok, Jerry forgets the lyrics more than once in Scarlet, and at least once in Fire, but musically it's monumental. I may be a bit biased 'cuz this was my first show, but the Scarlet > Fire from is freekin' AMAZING!!! The segue jam goes all over the place, includes church bells at one point, Mickey makes a beast of himself, and the jam comes close (several times) to dissolving in to Space. However, in early 1990 (I believe the Oakland Chinese New Year run 02-25 thru 02-27) the boys first started playing with MIDI. The mid-late '70's versions are VERY different from the early '80's versions, and these are VERY different from the late '80's versions. When the boys hooked 'em together, they were on to one of their great song marriages. When Fire hit the scene, it originally wasn't a barn burner (but was more-so than the early Scarlets). For example: the early '74 versions of Scarlet are generally shorter, non-jammy numbers. While there are MANY great versions of Scarlet > Fire, and they change in overall sound from each "period". It contains a version of Standing on the Moon that's better than any other version ever or just about any other tune from any live performance from anyone ever (can you tell I really like this cut (and I'm nuts.)?)!Īny help with the date will be mucho appreciado - I know I could hunt for it, but I'm just too arthritic and medicated sometimes. I can hear Brent and a horn player, the set list is Scarlet>Sugar Mag>Ship of Fools>Terrapin Drums/Space Wheel>Watchtower>Standing on the Moon>sunshine Daydream Jam I have a set that looks like a New Year's set but I'm not sure. I never labeled them thinking I'd have a hobby when I got older and had the time - well time's here!Īfter about 70 or so shows I ended up pretty familiar with our heros! I also realized that my friend Rockitt cut me tapes of some of the best shows ever, for which I will be forever grateful. Anyways he used to cut tapes for me when we got together. Back in the early '90s I became friends w/ a serious taper nicknamed "Rockitt" from Jersey via school in Albany (Rockitt if you read this it's Pat).
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