Grateful Dead Live at Cotterell Gym - Colgate University on 1977-11-04
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- Publication date
- 1977-11-04 ( check for other copies)
- Topics
- Soundboard, Chris Chappell, Sick Bits, Matrix
- Collection
- GratefulDead
- Band/Artist
- Grateful Dead
- Resource
- DeadLists Project
Bertha ->
Good Lovin'
Brown Eyed Women
Cassidy
It Must Have Been The Roses
Sunrise
New Minglewood Blues
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Let It Grow
Set 2
Samson And Delilah ->
Cold Rain And Snow
Playing In The Band ->
Eyes Of The World ->
Estimated Prophet ->
The Other One ->
Drums ->
Iko Iko ->
Stella Blue ->
Playing In The Band
Encore
Johnny B. Goode
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Versions - Different performances of the song by the same artist
Compilations - Other albums which feature this performance of the song
Covers - Performances of a song with the same name by different artists
Song Title | Versions | Compilations | Covers |
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Bertha -> | |||
Good Lovin' | |||
Brown-Eyed Women | |||
Cassidy | |||
It Must Have Been the Roses | |||
Sunrise | |||
New Minglewood Blues | |||
Dupree's Diamond Blues | |||
Let It Grow | |||
"Meet The Jones Gang" | |||
Samson & Delilah -> | |||
Cold Rain & Snow | |||
Playing in the Band -> | |||
Eyes of the World -> | |||
Estimated Prophet -> | |||
The Other One -> | |||
Drums -> | |||
Iko Iko -> | |||
Stella Blue -> | |||
Playing in the Band | |||
Johnny B. Goode |
Notes
Sick Bits Vol. 5
Source:
Matrix: (SBD/AUD mix)
SBD: MR > DAT > CD-R (shn ID #2595)
AUD: MAC: Sony ECM 33Ps > Sony TC-158 > CDR (shn ID #15208)
Taped by Jerry Moore
[complete text files for each source appended at end]
Transfer/Editing:
Both sources were shn files downloaded from LMA and converted to
WAV > Vegas 5 (matrix) > WAV > CD Wave > FLAC Frontend > FLAC 16 (level 8)
Matrixed by Chris Chappell
ScarFire@liquidcity.com
4/23/05
General Notes:
Given the two sources available on the Llama, I decided to put the effort
into editing a matrix of this weird and powerful night at Colgate U.
during their homecoming weekend. The Jerry Moore FOB AUD is an excellent
recording, and the SBD is balanced with everyone in the mix and Keith
featured prominently throughout. The two sources work well together even
though the venue was basically an ice rink with steel walls.
Music Notes:
This show, albeit sloppy at points, epitomizes the ability of the band to
take chances musically, knowing they can falter at any moment but also
collectively discover something around the bend never before seen or heard.
This is also reflected in the setlist which has some noteworthy aspects.
The Let It Grow to end the first set is both out there and raging,
purporting what is to come next. Technical difficulties allow time for
Phil to introduce the band as the "Jones Gang" at the start of the second
set. This level of hilarity is indicative of the playing to follow: loose,
strange, daring, and plain old rockin'. Cold Rain & Snow hadn't been
played in over a year and is one of two played in '77. The Playin' in the
Band is very exploratory building to a crescendo that segues into the gem
of the show: Eyes of the World - simply the most rockin' I have heard.
Then, to top it off, they transition into Estimated, with Jerry sort of
happening upon the song unexpectedly. This is the first Eyes > Estimated,
with another on 11-5-79 and then not again until the famous night at Nassau
with Branford Marsalis on 3-29-90. A powerful one-verse only Other One
follows, and then the 4th Iko-Iko ever comes out of Drums. The Stella Blue
is very intimate with Jerry crooning at the end similar to certain nights
in the 90's. A very long and jammed out Playin' reprise ends the set at
a fervent level, and the Johnny B. Goode to follow doesn't let up.
Editing Notes:
- Pitch
Both sources were pitched differently, the AUD being the sharpest,
and the SBD being the flatest. I used the SBD as my master timeline
and pitch referenced the AUD to it. The AUD on average had to be pitched
down about .33 (33 cents) to achieve pitch correction - 1.00 being
100 cents which is a semitone. I did not reference A=440 as I did not
desire to pitch adjust the SBD. It is very close though to A=440.
- Synch
Because of the speed fluctuation within a given source, multiple edits
were performed to keep the sources synched. Because the SBD was my
master pitch and time ref, the AUD was synched to the SBD (too many
edits to list).
- Sonic Quality/Matrix ratio
The only dynamic processing I employed was a little bit of limiting
(Waves L2) to the SBD source. All I was trying to do here is to add some
dimension to the SBD by using the ambience of the AUD. The result is a
lively but clear recording, hopefully close to how it sounded at the show.
If I had to guess the SBD/AUD ratio would be somewhere between 3:1 and 4:1.
- Edits
The following are places where the SBD and AUD had splices, holes or
incomplete coverage in reference to the final matrix timeline. Crossfades
were used throughout for smooth transitions to a single source.
SBD:
d1t01 (0:00 - 0:03) - missing (crowd)
d1t02 (6:10 - 6:30) - missing (crowd)
d1t04 (4:49 - 4:53) - missing (crowd)
d1t05 (7:23 - 7:25) - missing (crowd)
d1t06 (4:10 - 4:23) - missing (crowd)
d1t07 (5:19 - 5:30) - missing (crowd)
d1t08 (6:09 - 6:13) - missing (crowd)
d2t01 (0:30 - 1:08) - missing
d2t03 (6:10 - 8:18) - missing (crowd)
d3t01 (
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- Addeddate
- 2008-03-21 02:04:28
- Identifier
- gd1977-11-04.mtx.chappell.SB5.29091.flac16
- Lineage
- See info file
- Location
- Hamilton, NY
- Run time
- 163
- Taped by
- See info file
- Transferred by
- Chris Chappell
- Type
- sound
- Year
- 1977
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Reviews
Subject: one of my favorite performances, for sure
Subject: Loving the Syncronicities
Subject: When 1st he saw this woman..(Donna Jones)
and that Johnny 'B' encore!.
Subject: Anybody Else Having Issues Streaming This One?
I love 1977 (though my first Dead show attended was January 78 at the Shrine) - and find Jerry's playing beyond inspirational at times. But I was lead to this show by Dick L's comments in a blog. And he was of course right - a superb night.
But is anyone else having problems streaming this one? It keeps stopping after songs and not wanting to budge unless I reload and sometimes skip ahead and then move back, etc. etc. I have streamed MANY Many shows here - and this is a first today.
But again, I want to express my gratitude for all the hard work done here. THANK YOU!
Subject: The Jones Band
It's hard to beat a lead-off Bertha>Good Lovin' that's played with this much energy. The middle second set is some solid 77 staples with a beautiful Roses and graceful Sunrise. As a lot of reviews have mentioned below, we get a "Yes It Does" Bertha. (I would be interested in the prevalence of that if anyone has any information on it) I'm a big fan of Dupree's so I really enjoy hearing it pop back up in the shows from this fall run, as hit or miss as this one is. The closing Let It Grow is phenomenal, the band weaving intricate musical textures at a roaring pace that leaves everyone satisfied and ready for a rest at the setbreak.
As usual, it's the second set that defines this show in terms of greatness. A technical anomaly yields a playful band introduction from Phil until they get everything "just exactly perfect" and move into a rocking Samson>Cold Rain (the latter of which hadn't been played since 9/76) Then comes the big jam, a meaty Playin' sandwich that launches us into a dark psychedelic landscape that slowly brightens and arrives us at Eyes of the World, never losing pace. This Eyes doesn't disappoint, a glistening road to travel along between Playin' and the Estimated that comes next. Estimated segues into a truncated-sounding, one-verse Other One (I would imagine they intended to come back to it but wound up heading in another direction). Drums trickles in and builds up to a beat that at winks toward another Good Lovin' but soon is revealed to be Iko Iko. It's clear that this song is young and while it has it's moments we more or less sit through it to get to Stella Blue, although Iko provides quite a smooth transition into Stella. This is one of the most beautiful Stella's I think I have heard. It floats in and captivates us until we are again entranced by the playin reprise, the band jamming down into quiet and then exploding again. The show is topped off with a smokin' Johnny B Goode encore, not uncommon for 77.
This is a great matrix (Thanks Chris Chappel) that pairs the AUD and SBD sounds quite well.
For a much better review of this show than mine check out:
http://www.deadlistening.com/2008/07/1977-november-4-cotterell-gym.html
This one is focused on the audience recording but I plan to listen to that one next.
Crank this one up and enjoy!
Subject: EPIC, EPIC, EPIC Evening.
I love your work, Chris Chappell. Your matrix mixes make my life a better one. 5 stars squared. PS: Those Brown Eyed Women versions that end with Garcia re-affirming the last chorus with a "Yes, it does", just melt my goddam heart like I cannot believe each and every time I hear one......
Subject: Fantastic moments make this rough show a keeper,
Subject: energy captured....
Subject: Playing -> Eyes
Good sounding matrix, impeccable setlist.
Subject: Matrix is a good combination
Subject: What a Delight To Stumble Upon
Subject: great show.... mp3
Subject: mp3?
Subject: Excellent mix of an excellent show
As for the show...well, the Dupree's and the Iko Iko are a little sloppy...but as Chris Chappel writes below, that's because this is an extremely creative, wild-and-wooly show.
Everything else shines. The Bertha and Cassidy are just beautiful, the Cassidy has some really rare, creative riffs by Jerry. And as you can already tell the LIG is on fire and the huge Playin' sandwich is an awesome experience, beginning to end. ESPECIALLY the end.
This is the greatest Playin' Reprise ever. First, a wonderfully weird transition from Stella Blue. Then a little jam. Then, just listen to the band tease you, almost Phish-like, as it seems like they'll never get back to the main Playin' theme...they are barely audible...and then they do, they DO, THEY DO!! Huge triumphant chords come crashing back, and you shout for joy along with the crowd. It's followed by a flawless Johnny B. Goode.
Download this now. You'll treasure it for years.
P.S. Although close, this is not quite the best Eyes ever--for me 9-02-78 takes that cake--but it is surely a top 5 or top 10 eyes.
Subject: Gremlin on Stella Blue
Otherwise the 2nd set (all of listened to) is delightful for its energy and freshness. I love the intro that Jerry gives to Stella Blue - quite lyrical and haunting.
Subject: Hey
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