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Might As Well, Cassidy, Row Jimmy, Looks Like Rain, They Love Each Other, Lazy Lightning, Supplication, Candyman, The Music Never Stopped, Scarlet Begonias, Dancin' In The Streets Samson & Delilah, Crazy Fingers-> Wharf Rat-> Let It Grow-> Drums-> It Must Have Been The Roses-> Around & Around-> Help On The Way-> Slipknot!-> Franklin's Tower-> One More Saturday Night, E: The Wheel
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SBD>>MR>>DAT>>WAV>>SHN>>DAW(Bertha)>>CDA/SHN
(*)Encores included.
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- gd76-06-03.sbd.bertha-ashley.20004.sbeok.shnf
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Reviewer:
Duffmusic
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July 22, 2021
Subject: Well u Know
Subject: Well u Know
June 3, 1976 a start of an incredible run of shows
Too many highlights to mention here
Does that mean a 5 hell yeah
Some funny banter too
Lord you can... ... (hear) that its true
Too many highlights to mention here
Does that mean a 5 hell yeah
Some funny banter too
Lord you can... ... (hear) that its true
Reviewer:
c-freedom
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March 13, 2017 (edited)
Subject: Written in the letters of your name..
Subject: Written in the letters of your name..
Might as Well- pretty cool as show opener.
(few i got on tour in 85 were as set one closer.)
Just so much talk about the sound?
To my ear the sound is ... excellent.
Donna Jean is a full time member of the GD starting in 76.
Donna sings on everything! Their sound is fuller for it.
She is Sweet on Scarlet, Bawdy on Dancin!
Love this list:
First ---Mighty Swell
1)Might As Well, Cassidy, Row Jimmy,
Looks Like Rain, T.L.E.O, Lightning> Supplication, Candyman, Music, Scarlet, Dancin'*
2)THE VERY FIRST Samson & Delilah
Fingers-> Wharf Rat->
Let It Grow-> Drums->L.I.G
The Roses-> Around
> Help -> Slip!-> Frank (Trio ---Laid way back)
-> Saturday Night, E: The Wheel
Not sure what else anyone could want from the Band?
Very nice pre-drumz (including trip Garcia double shot)
Crazy Fingers jam is cool.
Whart Rat>Let it grow-nice transition
Roses post drumz- (if that totally qualifies as Drums?)
No reason this tune could not have been a regular in this ballad slot or even as a mellow encore.
H>S>F late in set 2
The WHEEL 1st performance and in encore slot. :)
*Dancin-Last played 12/31/71
(few i got on tour in 85 were as set one closer.)
Just so much talk about the sound?
To my ear the sound is ... excellent.
Donna Jean is a full time member of the GD starting in 76.
Donna sings on everything! Their sound is fuller for it.
She is Sweet on Scarlet, Bawdy on Dancin!
Love this list:
First ---Mighty Swell
1)Might As Well, Cassidy, Row Jimmy,
Looks Like Rain, T.L.E.O, Lightning> Supplication, Candyman, Music, Scarlet, Dancin'*
2)THE VERY FIRST Samson & Delilah
Fingers-> Wharf Rat->
Let It Grow-> Drums->L.I.G
The Roses-> Around
> Help -> Slip!-> Frank (Trio ---Laid way back)
-> Saturday Night, E: The Wheel
Not sure what else anyone could want from the Band?
Very nice pre-drumz (including trip Garcia double shot)
Crazy Fingers jam is cool.
Whart Rat>Let it grow-nice transition
Roses post drumz- (if that totally qualifies as Drums?)
No reason this tune could not have been a regular in this ballad slot or even as a mellow encore.
H>S>F late in set 2
The WHEEL 1st performance and in encore slot. :)
*Dancin-Last played 12/31/71
Reviewer:
Marks Cosmic Light
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April 1, 2014 (edited)
Subject: Grateful Dead Concert Portland Paramount June 3, 1976 excellent photos
Subject: Grateful Dead Concert Portland Paramount June 3, 1976 excellent photos
*In addendum today November 1st 2014, I realized later that I had the original photo images from the concert recently posted as backwards, after copying
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the original film transparencies from the emulsion side at the darkroom light table. So I reversed the image to its proper orientation today > https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/+MarkSeibold/albums/5753358714140194593/6076883539965652626?pid=6076883539965652626&oid=106612995714703736491
Reviewer:
Trek1200
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February 11, 2013 (edited)
Subject: This plays back slow
Subject: This plays back slow
Reviewer who cited the "fast cymbal work" as proof that the tape is playing at correct speed: Uh, yeah, no.
The problem with a slow source is twofold: ... first, tempos are slower than they were originally played. Second, slow means pitch is off, in this case by almost 1/2 step. We do not do the trading pool justice by fatalistically dismissing these problems as some inherent unrepairable flaw in the medium of tape generally.
This is probably a cool show, but don't trust this source ...
The problem with a slow source is twofold: ... first, tempos are slower than they were originally played. Second, slow means pitch is off, in this case by almost 1/2 step. We do not do the trading pool justice by fatalistically dismissing these problems as some inherent unrepairable flaw in the medium of tape generally.
This is probably a cool show, but don't trust this source ...
Reviewer:
GammaRayRoses
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January 2, 2013 (edited)
Subject: stretched out like taffy, not tight but sooo jazzy mellow
Subject: stretched out like taffy, not tight but sooo jazzy mellow
stretched out like taffy, not tight but sooo jazzy mellow
Sound is extremely nice...fingers is out there outstanding...wharf ok...but man the jewel for ... me is the help>slipknot>franklin's ...and the help is an all time keeper....want to show someone how different the dead can be? Play this help then play some of those fast punky helps like there is some show where i think billy graham says "ladies and gentlemen please welcome the grateful dead..." and they punch into a help>knot>fraklins that doesnt STOP!.....and for ppl who think this is slowed down or sped up from their tapes...those degrade quite a bit...also IMO listen to the fast cymbal work on intro to TLEO...it doesnt sound stretched out at all
EDIT: Here is a link to a Pitch Corrected (3.4% speed increase) by Hunter Seamons. Still jazzy and mellow...lol http://archive.org/details/gd1976-06-03.sbd.seamons.fix-20004.86745.sbeok.shnf
Sound is extremely nice...fingers is out there outstanding...wharf ok...but man the jewel for ... me is the help>slipknot>franklin's ...and the help is an all time keeper....want to show someone how different the dead can be? Play this help then play some of those fast punky helps like there is some show where i think billy graham says "ladies and gentlemen please welcome the grateful dead..." and they punch into a help>knot>fraklins that doesnt STOP!.....and for ppl who think this is slowed down or sped up from their tapes...those degrade quite a bit...also IMO listen to the fast cymbal work on intro to TLEO...it doesnt sound stretched out at all
EDIT: Here is a link to a Pitch Corrected (3.4% speed increase) by Hunter Seamons. Still jazzy and mellow...lol http://archive.org/details/gd1976-06-03.sbd.seamons.fix-20004.86745.sbeok.shnf
Reviewer:
73VDub
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October 8, 2010
Subject: Very very nice
Subject: Very very nice
A good recording of a fun show. I just wanted to stick my head in and say "Thanks!" to all the people that make this sort of thing possible. Internet Archive
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rocks.
Reviewer:
SHITHEAD SAMMY
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August 22, 2010
Subject: BIG_R
Subject: BIG_R
BIG_R is right. The only wway to tell the difference between a well made mp3 and a FLAC recording is to analyze it with a computer.
Reviewer:
BIG_R
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June 4, 2010 (edited)
Subject: 6-3-76
Subject: 6-3-76
I like this. It's not on my all time favorites but after such a long layoff it amazes me how on they were. This is a great sounding remastered sbd by Jay
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Ashley. By the way these shows have been traded in the public domain for many years. If you download shows that have not been released commercially you are not breaking copyright laws. Throughout this website I'm constantly reading reviews critical of the sound of mp3. While it's true that a computer analyzer can tell the difference human ears cannot. If you have the right software and know how to set it up you can make wonderful sounding mp3 discs. I've played the FLAC versions of these shows for many people and the mp3 versions. I have yet to find anyone who can consistently tell the difference. mp3 was developed by the motion picture industry so the soundtrack could be put on DVD. mp3 stands for motion picture 3. 3 meaning the third track. When you go to the movies or watch a DVD do you like the way it sounds? Guess what? It's mp3. I'm tired of people spreading the myth that mp3 sounds bad. Every now and then someone will be at my house and I'll mention mp3. Often they say they sound terrible. I then put on an mp3 disc and tell them it's in lossless format. After they go on and on about how much better it sounds than mp3 I reveal my little secret and shut them up. If you don't want to listen to mp3 that's okay by me but stop spreading this silly myth!!!
Reviewer:
OldSchoolJersey
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June 3, 2009
Subject: Goodie Goodie
Subject: Goodie Goodie
One of the first tapes I ever had was this show, from Crazy Fingers to a cut Franklin's Tower. The Let it Grow > Drums > Let it Grow was far too
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much for my 16 year old mind to take...so I listened over and over! This is good stuff. Many thanks to the Keepers of the Archive.
Reviewer:
Darrylizer
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January 16, 2008
Subject: The Dead start to regain their sea legs
Subject: The Dead start to regain their sea legs
After a long hiatus the Dead are back. A transitional show to be sure. Mick and Bill haven't quite worked out all the kinks yet and some of the newer songs
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are tentative such as Lazy Lightning but all in all a good show. The songs are sometimes taken at the slower '76 tempo and it works for some such Slipknot and the gorgeous Crazy Fingers which really groove nicely. But it doesn't work for others. It Must Have Been The Roses was slow and boring to begin with, and it's just that much slower and boring. Sorry I know some folks love that song, I've never liked it. One More Saturday Night would benefit from a faster tempo as well, that song needs more pep.
Highlights include the new version of Dancing, Crazy Fingers, a nice Scarlet and Samson and Delilah is excellent. A transitional show (hey it's a first pancake after a long absence) from a transitional year but definitely worth listening to. Sound quality is very good as well.
Highlights include the new version of Dancing, Crazy Fingers, a nice Scarlet and Samson and Delilah is excellent. A transitional show (hey it's a first pancake after a long absence) from a transitional year but definitely worth listening to. Sound quality is very good as well.
Reviewer:
Cnick
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October 8, 2007
Subject: Speak w/ Authority
Subject: Speak w/ Authority
This show is pretty cool for the first in the new year
Speak w/ Authority in response to this previous post. Respect the archive, but shun these fools ... who speak of which they do not know. You will not achieve FLAC quality through the stream, rather a 256 VBR that is converted to WAV through windows on your computer ... not alot of loss, unless your looking to hold a Grateful Dead concert in your home. On the other hand, should you want the shit quality on here just because you were there?
Speak w/ Authority in response to this previous post. Respect the archive, but shun these fools ... who speak of which they do not know. You will not achieve FLAC quality through the stream, rather a 256 VBR that is converted to WAV through windows on your computer ... not alot of loss, unless your looking to hold a Grateful Dead concert in your home. On the other hand, should you want the shit quality on here just because you were there?
Reviewer:
Ras ViKing
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September 17, 2007
Subject: Do NOT record the stream of this show if ..
Subject: Do NOT record the stream of this show if ..
A gem of a nice summer day spent with the good ole Grateful Dead in the Bicentenial year after the haitas broke. 8-) Things tended to be a bit laid back
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in that time.
As to the recommendation below :
Audacity is a superb audio program which is fee! It is great to use to record your own music and play with filters, overdubbing, and more. But do not use it, or any other program or hardware, to record these streams!
These streams are already in lossy format and if you record them you will be recording them in a low bit rate form. If you burn the file(s) to audio disk it will not become lossy just a mp3 disk (it won't look like it but run it through a spectrum analyzer).
If you then "convert" them into a lossy format (ie. : ogg, mp3, m4a, wma, etc..) you will be re-encoding to a much lower bit rate than you think. It will likely sound horrible as well.
If you make copies of the disk(s) for family/friends/?? you will be polluting the gene pool of what is going around and may/will make some traders and most all taper very angry.
If you want the sbds there several ways to get them.
1. Buy the commercial releases whether on disk or download.
2. Trade with someone who has them. They've pretty much all been here or somewhere else already. Many people have them. You just need to return to the old style of trading with friends, through ads and with copy parties. The bonus this time around is no generational loss like in the old days. There are lots of vines, trees and kind folks who'll burn stuff for you so long as you pay for the postage and send blanks. I can't get everyone but you can e-mail me and we can work something out.
3. Join one of the reputable torrent sites. There are several, which I won't name, that are run and/or administered by folks very closely tied to this site. If you read many of the reviews or forum posts you'll see them. Stay away from anyplace that's the least bit shady and you'll have no problems with viruses, trojans, etc..
As to the recommendation below :
Audacity is a superb audio program which is fee! It is great to use to record your own music and play with filters, overdubbing, and more. But do not use it, or any other program or hardware, to record these streams!
These streams are already in lossy format and if you record them you will be recording them in a low bit rate form. If you burn the file(s) to audio disk it will not become lossy just a mp3 disk (it won't look like it but run it through a spectrum analyzer).
If you then "convert" them into a lossy format (ie. : ogg, mp3, m4a, wma, etc..) you will be re-encoding to a much lower bit rate than you think. It will likely sound horrible as well.
If you make copies of the disk(s) for family/friends/?? you will be polluting the gene pool of what is going around and may/will make some traders and most all taper very angry.
If you want the sbds there several ways to get them.
1. Buy the commercial releases whether on disk or download.
2. Trade with someone who has them. They've pretty much all been here or somewhere else already. Many people have them. You just need to return to the old style of trading with friends, through ads and with copy parties. The bonus this time around is no generational loss like in the old days. There are lots of vines, trees and kind folks who'll burn stuff for you so long as you pay for the postage and send blanks. I can't get everyone but you can e-mail me and we can work something out.
3. Join one of the reputable torrent sites. There are several, which I won't name, that are run and/or administered by folks very closely tied to this site. If you read many of the reviews or forum posts you'll see them. Stay away from anyplace that's the least bit shady and you'll have no problems with viruses, trojans, etc..
Reviewer:
ben-hur
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September 12, 2007
Subject: LAZY lightning indeed
Subject: LAZY lightning indeed
Is everyone so stoned that they are too lazy to just record the streaming shows? Remember when there was no internet? Tapers taped shows or people traded
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soundboards and you got a cassette(it wasn't that long ago.) It's called a cassette tape player. They cost nothing these days. Or if must you can download a program to record sound ("Audacity" etc...) then burn it to cds
By the way. This show is excellent. Especially because it's just before the cocaine days really went into full swing and bobby and donna started their screaming matches. I personally recommend it.
By the way. This show is excellent. Especially because it's just before the cocaine days really went into full swing and bobby and donna started their screaming matches. I personally recommend it.
Reviewer:
phidelio
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June 3, 2007
Subject: Slow-mo
Subject: Slow-mo
Good show but it is just a little too slow for my tastes. If you listen to the countoff at the beginning of Cassidy, Bob's voice sounds like that of a
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400 pound man. Ok well not that bad. I compared some different versions of Cassidy, playing along with my guitar. This version was about half a note lower in pitch than the other one. Sounds a bit weird to my ears.
First Lazy->Supplication sounds kinda confused. Check out 1976-06-29. By the end of the month they had it down.
If the sound was adjusted this could be a 5 star show (maybe.) Right now I give it about 3.75.
First Lazy->Supplication sounds kinda confused. Check out 1976-06-29. By the end of the month they had it down.
If the sound was adjusted this could be a 5 star show (maybe.) Right now I give it about 3.75.
Reviewer:
patourkid
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April 17, 2007
Subject: i dig it
Subject: i dig it
to the cat who's boycotting,come on man!!! if anybody deserves to make a few bucks its the dead!!insead of complaining why dont you shell out 20 bucks
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and support the band so they dont have to close off more of the shows. and aside from that if you play around a little these shows are VERY easy to download! but if your a real fan support the band and shell out your 20!!! as far as this show goes .......SMOKIN!!!!
Reviewer:
pnc
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September 28, 2006
Subject: huh?
Subject: huh?
if the gentleman below thought 'might as well' the highlight of this show...well, that will give you an idea of how seriously to take his review.
this ... is superb! many great moments, and some fantastic sound. not the best crazy fingers of the year (check out 10 days later), but still a wonderful version of this rarely (until the 80's) played tune. all this show needs is a mission and it would be off the charts...
since i can't give 4.75, i'll have to give 5.
this ... is superb! many great moments, and some fantastic sound. not the best crazy fingers of the year (check out 10 days later), but still a wonderful version of this rarely (until the 80's) played tune. all this show needs is a mission and it would be off the charts...
since i can't give 4.75, i'll have to give 5.
Reviewer:
sadre
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September 27, 2006
Subject: its not slow
Subject: its not slow
the approach to the sound is making it sound slow. I in fact think this was one of their best sound periods, far better than the "white noise" of 85-95.
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They are playing very deliberately. I would argue that is the best term to use, "deliberate".
sadre
sadre
Reviewer:
scrooge
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April 26, 2006
Subject: hey pal....... yea you right under me
Subject: hey pal....... yea you right under me
As you may be able to tell by my name I don't often offer much by way of a posotive comment however, you would be wise to check out this show if for no
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other reason than the Franklins is one of the smooooooooothest dolops of butter you will as of yet have the pleasure of hearing.
**This comment stands in direct opposition to the red lettering but I would repectfully ask the powers that be to make exception but for the following reasons:
First, I am able to state with the conviction of a man truthful in his ways and right in his purpose that there exists no ill-will between myself and the good man below.
Secondly, while this is really f***'n silly it is nonetheless an accurate depiction and assessment of the situation.
PS How the hell do I download. When I found out I nearly s**t myself I was so upset. I need this when I drive. (its healthy crack)
**This comment stands in direct opposition to the red lettering but I would repectfully ask the powers that be to make exception but for the following reasons:
First, I am able to state with the conviction of a man truthful in his ways and right in his purpose that there exists no ill-will between myself and the good man below.
Secondly, while this is really f***'n silly it is nonetheless an accurate depiction and assessment of the situation.
PS How the hell do I download. When I found out I nearly s**t myself I was so upset. I need this when I drive. (its healthy crack)
Reviewer:
Nightspore68
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March 17, 2006
Subject: pass
Subject: pass
I enjoyed the opener, Might As Well, which I'd never heard before. I thought Cassidy was nice, too.
I was looking for a great Lazy Lightning/Supplication ... and I believe this is the first performance (by the Dead), so I thought this one would be full of fire. But it's pretty disappointing. I can't put my finger on why. Check out Dick's Picks 3 for a great version (best I've found so far).
Scarlet was also a let-down. In fact I couldn't bring myself to listen to more and gave up during Scarlet. It's like the band was pre-occupied with something other than their performance that night.
I don't blame them. They can't play perfectly every night for 30 years. But I wouldn't recommend this show to anyone.
The sound quality is excellent.
If someone can recommend a good Lightning, please do.
I was looking for a great Lazy Lightning/Supplication ... and I believe this is the first performance (by the Dead), so I thought this one would be full of fire. But it's pretty disappointing. I can't put my finger on why. Check out Dick's Picks 3 for a great version (best I've found so far).
Scarlet was also a let-down. In fact I couldn't bring myself to listen to more and gave up during Scarlet. It's like the band was pre-occupied with something other than their performance that night.
I don't blame them. They can't play perfectly every night for 30 years. But I wouldn't recommend this show to anyone.
The sound quality is excellent.
If someone can recommend a good Lightning, please do.
Reviewer:
Mary Wanna
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February 9, 2006
Subject: NICE
Subject: NICE
When i first started with cassidy i wasnt all to impressed at first but after the first song it really kicked up in my oppinion. Awsome dancin and the
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slow paced samson really stood out to me as well, never heard a slow samson before, but loved it, havnt heard slip or franklins tower yet but im excited and waiting the waay the shows been going! LONG LIVE THE DEAD !PEACE, LOVE HARMONY
Reviewer:
Jonesbaron
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January 16, 2006
Subject: Crazy Search for Crazy Fingers
Subject: Crazy Search for Crazy Fingers
Although I've been a GD fan for years, I've only become an OBSESSIVE one (alright, a Deadhead) for about half a year. I've downloaded a couple dozen shows
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ranging from the '60's to the '90's and am happy to be getting a real foothold on this Greatest of Live All Rock Bands after two decades or more of prognasticating and putting off until tomorrow the hard work that you have to do to really understand the Dead today.
Anyway, this is the first review I've posted, thinking I should make a minimal contribution to the Archive in thanks for months of great music and music-inspired thought. This show from June of '76 is my out-and-out favorite of all the shows I've listened to. Although '77 seems to be considered the greater Dead year, I have a preference to '76 because Jerry, Bob and Donna are all at their best vocally, I guess as they are coming off their touring break in '75, and because, although '77 saw the addition to the canon of Terrapin Station and Estimated Prophet, the band also dropped (or played less frequently) some of the Blues for Allah material, including Crazy Fingers, which for me is one of the sublime heights of American song (I came across this show, in fact, searching for the ultimate performance of that song, which I indeed found contained herein). Also, not to continue to slight the '77 shows, the vocals tend to get hidden, whereas, particularly in this show, they're beautifully clear, and you don't have to fight to make out the lyrics (if you're still learning them as I am, that is).
A final note: Some reviewers have commented on the slow speed of the recording of this concert. If you compare the pitch-level of any given song, however, with, say, that on a corresponding '77 recording, it's only a quarter pitch or less under. That means that they were simply playing slower than in '77 or even later in June '76.
In short, if you love '76-'77 GD, download this show now. Great live music doesn't get better than this!
Anyway, this is the first review I've posted, thinking I should make a minimal contribution to the Archive in thanks for months of great music and music-inspired thought. This show from June of '76 is my out-and-out favorite of all the shows I've listened to. Although '77 seems to be considered the greater Dead year, I have a preference to '76 because Jerry, Bob and Donna are all at their best vocally, I guess as they are coming off their touring break in '75, and because, although '77 saw the addition to the canon of Terrapin Station and Estimated Prophet, the band also dropped (or played less frequently) some of the Blues for Allah material, including Crazy Fingers, which for me is one of the sublime heights of American song (I came across this show, in fact, searching for the ultimate performance of that song, which I indeed found contained herein). Also, not to continue to slight the '77 shows, the vocals tend to get hidden, whereas, particularly in this show, they're beautifully clear, and you don't have to fight to make out the lyrics (if you're still learning them as I am, that is).
A final note: Some reviewers have commented on the slow speed of the recording of this concert. If you compare the pitch-level of any given song, however, with, say, that on a corresponding '77 recording, it's only a quarter pitch or less under. That means that they were simply playing slower than in '77 or even later in June '76.
In short, if you love '76-'77 GD, download this show now. Great live music doesn't get better than this!
Reviewer:
ascheylus
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December 6, 2005
Subject: boycott
Subject: boycott
I can't download it so what the f*** is the use?
boycott boycott boycott
boycott boycott boycott
Reviewer:
mid-maine
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December 4, 2005
Subject: oh well
Subject: oh well
too bad that you can't download boards any more. this has always been in my top ten. my buddy richie slipped me a sweet analog board back in '87. of
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course, that's all that was available in those days, but damn . . . this show is seductive. initially, one might blow by this, but it grows on the listener. definitely a late night highway listen. the white lines and the rest areas just dream on by. the closest any other group has ever come to this warmth is "dirt" by phish on farmhouse and their '99 extravaganza at new millenium-years.
Reviewer:
L. Rosley
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September 25, 2005 (edited)
Subject: The return of the living dead
Subject: The return of the living dead
A great first gig of the comeback tour, the first since 10/74. Most of the show is first-time material if you include the Blues for Allah songs, which
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had never been played outside of a handful of San Francisco "test" gigs. But like other firsts, these performance aren't as good as they became after being developed on tour for a while.
Donna Jean sounds great here. A big contrast to some of the '73 shows.
Overall a good start, but not yet back at the level of 1974.
Donna Jean sounds great here. A big contrast to some of the '73 shows.
Overall a good start, but not yet back at the level of 1974.
Reviewer:
onlylovecanPhil
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August 27, 2005
Subject: Welcome Back Guys!
Subject: Welcome Back Guys!
There's some great stuff here. A few first timers including the sweet sounding Supplication (Bobby peters out on the lyrics, oh well)and a few relatively
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new to the setlist (eg Crazy Fingers and Help>Slip>Franklin's). The Slipknot melts into your ears, winding its way through some uncertainty to resolve in some phenomenal jamming.
Each instrument and vocal track is clear and crisp and the sound is well balanced across all. I would give it a "low" five only because in my mind the best 5s have the great songs that are well played, great sound and some 30 minute type segues (eg, June 9th), whereas this show generally has lots of very good but fairly distinct songs strung back to back.
Each instrument and vocal track is clear and crisp and the sound is well balanced across all. I would give it a "low" five only because in my mind the best 5s have the great songs that are well played, great sound and some 30 minute type segues (eg, June 9th), whereas this show generally has lots of very good but fairly distinct songs strung back to back.
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oceantree
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February 2, 2005
Subject: McNally ref
Subject: McNally ref
page 493, McNally
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January 2, 2005 (edited)
Subject: Hook, Line, and Sinker...
Subject: Hook, Line, and Sinker...
Back in the early ' 90's, when I first started getting into the music of the Grateful Dead, a recently befriended taper handed me a couple of cassette
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tapes that read simply: PORTLAND 6/3/76. It was a simple and innocuous gesture that, at the time, I thought nothing of. However, as I sit writing this approx. 13-14 years later, I realize that those tapes were my, "The Bus came by and I got on..." moment. By the end of Scarlet Begonias I was making plans for Tour.
I will let those more qualified argue about whether the pitch, or whatever , is messed up. I'm not here to dissect the songs either, I'm writing this because it was this show: PORTLAND 6/3/76 that transformed me from a dissatisfied, aimless indie-rocker into a passionate, life-long DEADHEAD. On the ride home from my friend's house that day my face was stolen and I will be forever Grateful for it.
This show actually rates a four in the context of ' 76 as a whole, but due to its life-changing impact on me personally I am compelled to give it a five. Namaste!
I will let those more qualified argue about whether the pitch, or whatever , is messed up. I'm not here to dissect the songs either, I'm writing this because it was this show: PORTLAND 6/3/76 that transformed me from a dissatisfied, aimless indie-rocker into a passionate, life-long DEADHEAD. On the ride home from my friend's house that day my face was stolen and I will be forever Grateful for it.
This show actually rates a four in the context of ' 76 as a whole, but due to its life-changing impact on me personally I am compelled to give it a five. Namaste!
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dirty jev-o
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August 28, 2004
Subject: slow, i don't think so
Subject: slow, i don't think so
i have been dling alot of this stuff lately.....68- 95.....much of the stuff is different as far as being in tune to A 440 on a tuner.....whether it is
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slowed down or not i really don't know...stop listening to the guitars and listen to the drums and'or vocals.....sound right to me....the dead was always changing, right? slow, fast still dead they really are stretching out..i mean ---how good were they by now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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mickey622
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August 25, 2004
Subject: Seems a little slow
Subject: Seems a little slow
About the pitch... If you listen to a couple of the songs from the AUD versions available in the archive and compare them to these SBDs, the SBDs DO sound
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a little slow. Not a lot but I think it's noticeable. Granted, they were playing stuff a bit slower but it just sounds "off" a hair.
Sounds like a great show though, so I think I'll DL and use CoolEdit to fool with the pitch a little to get it "absolutely perfect".
I gave it a 3 only because I haven't listened to it all yet (and the archive won't accept a review without a rating).
Sounds like a great show though, so I think I'll DL and use CoolEdit to fool with the pitch a little to get it "absolutely perfect".
I gave it a 3 only because I haven't listened to it all yet (and the archive won't accept a review without a rating).
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GJR
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August 5, 2004
Subject: Pitch
Subject: Pitch
Let me chime in on the subject of pitch. Yes, there are definitely copies circulating with a lesser pitch, partly because of that fact my original cassette
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copy of this show was one of those tapes I reached for before going to bed, or just because I wanted to doze for a awhile. It always did the trick. As someone said earlier the Help>Slip>Franklin's takes its' sweet old time and is a classic. This copy, I believe, is right on the mark.. and yes it sounds a tad slow, but I don't think it is. All you have to do is reach for your Jerry shows, ala 1/27/76 (don't quote me on the exact date) or something else from the 1st half of 1976 to see the similarities. God Bless the slow things; it's about time we all slowed down a 1/2 a tick.
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August 5, 2004 (edited)
Subject: 1976 and
Subject: 1976 and
This source, or at least the sbds I've heard, is in fact slow. Yes, they played slow shows in 76, but this show is not just off tempo (i.e., the band),
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it's off pitch (i.e.,the recording chain). I have a variable pitch cd player and can check this within a few seconds against standard pitch as represented by my guitar. As an Oregonian and a big fan of this era, I've always wished someone would pitch correct this show (we've called it the heroin show for years)so I could listen to it in other locations. I am downloading this now and will check pitch. If it's slow and Jay finds time, I'm sure we'd all appreciate a pitch-corrected Bertha Remaster. Thanks for all the Bertha work either way, 5 stars for that!
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auggie
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August 5, 2004
Subject: Typical '76
Subject: Typical '76
qubikino this is how they played in '76. The tape is not slow just they were relearning everything plus back to 2 drummers. I do not care much for this
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year with a few notable exceptions.
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July 25, 2004
Subject: Slow tape
Subject: Slow tape
This tape runs a little slow, all the songs are about 1/2 step down from where they should be, key wise. Is there an up to speed copy? It's a really
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great show reagardless of whether scarlet is in E or Eb.
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June 3, 2004 (edited)
Subject: Hiatus Ender
Subject: Hiatus Ender
If you were going to take a couple years break playing in a truly great rock and roll band, this is what you'd want to come back sounding like. If you
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didn't, you'd know you weren't really a truly great rock and roll band and maybe it was time to hang it up.
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Bayonne Glenn
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May 31, 2004 (edited)
Subject: first show back
Subject: first show back
at last the break that the boys took right after the october Winterland shows is finally over the break lasted almost 20 months(with the exception of the
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three shows they did in 1975)which is the longest time between tours,including Jerry's various illnesses,brents death etc,the band would take in their 30 year history.
this show was well worth the wait as it crackles with energy from the first song to the last.this includes the first Cassidy and The wheel.The Help- slip- frank can not be touched and the new updated dancing was a quite a surprise.also what an opener the first might as well.What are we waiting for Download!!!!!
this show was well worth the wait as it crackles with energy from the first song to the last.this includes the first Cassidy and The wheel.The Help- slip- frank can not be touched and the new updated dancing was a quite a surprise.also what an opener the first might as well.What are we waiting for Download!!!!!
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