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The first shot of this concert tips off Grateful Dead fans they’re in for a treat: Jerry Garcia sports a T-shirt not in his trademark black, but in navy blue–an unmistakable light, festive touch. It’s an apt omen; the concert, recorded on June 14, 1991, in RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., crackles with energy. Highlights include a rousing “Big River” and some blistering jams on several songs from the underrated Blues for Allah album, including “The Music Never Stopped” and “Help on the Way/Slipknot.” Guitarist Garcia, rhythm guitarist Bob Weir, and bassist Phil Lesh hit their stride by the second set, joined by keyboardist Bruce Hornsby, whose jazzy melodic additions provide sparkle. The camera work is rocky at best–the picture seems about eight beats behind whoever is playing lead–but as an intimate home movie of live Dead, with terrific sound, it’s sure to see many repeat viewings. –Anne Hurley
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Running Time 164 MinSystem Requirements:October of 1980 the Grateful Dead plays the world-famous Radio City Music Hall in a week long marathon of sell-out shows that were beloved by fans and captured on film. Now in honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead the original 1 master tapes from the show have been lovingly transformed onto DVD The Grateful Dead s best loved songs performed live onstage by Jerry Garcia Bill Kreutzmann Phil Lesh Bob Weir Mickey Hart and Brent Mydland this DVD is a celebration of America s most loved touring band and features both acoustic and electric performances. DVD Special Features First time ever on DVD The entire 114 minute original Dead Ahead recorded October 1980 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City Transferred from the original master 1″ video in full color Audio features the original stereo mix produced by Dan Healy and Betty cantor-Jackson PLUS a brand new 5.1 mix of the concert MC’d by Al Franken and Tom Davis Visible Lyrics Option on entire DVD Bonus songs more than 50 minutes of never-before-released footage from October 30 1980 at RCMH All bonus songs feature Visible Lyrics Option and a NEW stereo AND 5.1 audio mix Collectors Booklet featuring a new essay by Dead Head scholar and author Steve Silberman and rare and previously unseen photos by Peter Simon and Bob MinkinFormat: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 012233113129 Manufacturer No: 311312
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