Grateful Dead Live at Knickerbocker Arena on 1993-03-27
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- Publication date
- 1993-03-27 ( check for other copies)
- Topics
- Soundboard, Charlie Miller, Joe Samaritano
- Collection
- GratefulDead
- Band/Artist
- Grateful Dead
- Resource
- DeadLists Project
Set 1
Hell In A Bucket
Bertha
The Same Thing
Peggy-O
Queen Jane Approximately
Broken Arrow
Loose Lucy
Cassidy
Casey Jones
Set 2
Eyes Of The World ->
Estimated Prophet
Comes A Time
Corrina ->
Drums ->
Space ->
The Wheel ->
All Along The Watchtower ->
Days Between ->
One More Saturday Night
Encore
I Fought The Law
Hell In A Bucket
Bertha
The Same Thing
Peggy-O
Queen Jane Approximately
Broken Arrow
Loose Lucy
Cassidy
Casey Jones
Set 2
Eyes Of The World ->
Estimated Prophet
Comes A Time
Corrina ->
Drums ->
Space ->
The Wheel ->
All Along The Watchtower ->
Days Between ->
One More Saturday Night
Encore
I Fought The Law
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Song Title | Versions | Compilations | Covers |
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Tuning | |||
Hell In A Bucket | |||
Bertha | |||
The Same Thing | |||
Peggy-O | |||
Queen Jane Approximately | |||
Broken Arrow | |||
Loose Lucy | |||
Cassidy | |||
Casey Jones | |||
Tuning | |||
Eyes Of The World -> | |||
Estimated Prophet -> | |||
Comes A Time -> | |||
Corrina -> | |||
Drums -> | |||
Space -> | |||
The Wheel -> | |||
All Along The Watchtower -> | |||
Days Between -> | |||
One More Saturday Night | |||
I Fought The Law |
Notes
-- Set 2 is seamless
-- Other circulating sources have a cassette gen, noise reduction and EQ applied
-- This source is a clean transfer directly off of the Dats
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- 2008-07-07 01:45:05
- Identifier
- gd1993-03-27.sbd.samaritano-miller.92523.sbeok.flac16
- Lineage
- Set 1: Dat (Sony R500) -> SEK'D Prodif Plus -> Samplitude Professional v7.02 -> WAV ; Set 2: Dat (Fostex D5) -> Audiophile 2496 -> Samplitude Professional v7.02 -> WAV
- Location
- Albany, NY
- Run time
- 154:53
- Transferred by
- Charlie Miller and Joe Samaritano
- Type
- sound
- Venue
- Knickerbocker Arena
- Year
- 1993
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Reviews
Reviewer:
Mind Wondrin
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February 26, 2023
Subject: Saint Knick
Albany was an energy spot for shows in the '90s, after starting with 3/24/90 (a best-of-'90s candidate). It was also hard to get tix after those '90 shows! This '93 show was the start of a 3-day run, but they only came once more, for a two-day run in '95. Granted, '90 was the best Albany run, but like much of '93 there are standout songs to be had; here more than usual, making this a Top 5 show for the year (if not for '93>'95). The show is also known for having the final Casey Jones.
First Set. A strong Hellina opener is usually a good sign. Phil is on top tonight, and you can hear it in this great Bertha, and Bobby plays things he would not have in '89>'91 [SBDs are too dry but the MTX recording reveals revelry]. The Same Thing is nice enough; loses tempo though. Conversely, this is a relatively quick Peggy-O – one might say jaunty – which allows time for another pass at the solo. So solid; plus Bobby's getting fancy. Queen Jane is also quick, but Broken Arrow dies in the middle. It's just the fifth one and better versions do arrive. Another great version happens with Loose Lucy. Again the MTX measures more magic, placing it in context. Cassidy is probably the year's best [of 9]. Everything is in the right amount. Casey Jones is the only '93, as well as the final one. It's a bit draggy and has Bobby wheezing, but listen @5mins for Jer changing the verse to "drop your speed". This is the era where Bobby started using digital delay, and you can hear slapback on his playing throughout the show
Second Set. Opening with what is probably the best Eyes of '93. Be warned, the keyboards are buried on all sources, missing the crucial solo, though they can be heard best on samaritano-miller_92523 [and the OFF where, because it's multi-track, they could easily have made it audible]. Also check Phil's performance. Estimated isn't bad for a '93, but there are several miscues and monotone verses. Comes a Time is fine, and the only one in a 3yr stretch. However Corrina is a drag on the set; a fragmentary version of the half-baked, unconsummated composition. The '90s have some whopping versions of Drums>Space, just not this night. The Wheel cleans the palate, readying for a potent Watchtower, the peak of the back nine. Days Between is the fifth one. And dry, dry, dry. It all comes together one more time for One More Saturday, featuring peak Vince [be picky with sources though; check AUDs]. Fought the Law is the fourth one (which is all you can say about it).
1st Set: B
2nd Set: C
Overall = 3¼ stars
Highlights:
Bertha – Phil on top, Bobby different than '89>'92
Peggy-O – some of night's best work from Jer
Loose Lucy – unusually strong version
Eyes of the World – with a better source the playing is there
All Along the Watchtower – good airing of one of the '90s best show-peakers
SOURCES: The samaritano-miller_92523 has better levels and image than other SBDs, but the Seamons matrix [152952_mtx] has much more energy and is preferable for the first set (at least). The entire show is in the 30 Trips box. Broken Arrow is on Definitive Live. A couple from each set are usually up on YouTube, in handheld qual.
Subject: Saint Knick
Albany was an energy spot for shows in the '90s, after starting with 3/24/90 (a best-of-'90s candidate). It was also hard to get tix after those '90 shows! This '93 show was the start of a 3-day run, but they only came once more, for a two-day run in '95. Granted, '90 was the best Albany run, but like much of '93 there are standout songs to be had; here more than usual, making this a Top 5 show for the year (if not for '93>'95). The show is also known for having the final Casey Jones.
First Set. A strong Hellina opener is usually a good sign. Phil is on top tonight, and you can hear it in this great Bertha, and Bobby plays things he would not have in '89>'91 [SBDs are too dry but the MTX recording reveals revelry]. The Same Thing is nice enough; loses tempo though. Conversely, this is a relatively quick Peggy-O – one might say jaunty – which allows time for another pass at the solo. So solid; plus Bobby's getting fancy. Queen Jane is also quick, but Broken Arrow dies in the middle. It's just the fifth one and better versions do arrive. Another great version happens with Loose Lucy. Again the MTX measures more magic, placing it in context. Cassidy is probably the year's best [of 9]. Everything is in the right amount. Casey Jones is the only '93, as well as the final one. It's a bit draggy and has Bobby wheezing, but listen @5mins for Jer changing the verse to "drop your speed". This is the era where Bobby started using digital delay, and you can hear slapback on his playing throughout the show
Second Set. Opening with what is probably the best Eyes of '93. Be warned, the keyboards are buried on all sources, missing the crucial solo, though they can be heard best on samaritano-miller_92523 [and the OFF where, because it's multi-track, they could easily have made it audible]. Also check Phil's performance. Estimated isn't bad for a '93, but there are several miscues and monotone verses. Comes a Time is fine, and the only one in a 3yr stretch. However Corrina is a drag on the set; a fragmentary version of the half-baked, unconsummated composition. The '90s have some whopping versions of Drums>Space, just not this night. The Wheel cleans the palate, readying for a potent Watchtower, the peak of the back nine. Days Between is the fifth one. And dry, dry, dry. It all comes together one more time for One More Saturday, featuring peak Vince [be picky with sources though; check AUDs]. Fought the Law is the fourth one (which is all you can say about it).
1st Set: B
2nd Set: C
Overall = 3¼ stars
Highlights:
Bertha – Phil on top, Bobby different than '89>'92
Peggy-O – some of night's best work from Jer
Loose Lucy – unusually strong version
Eyes of the World – with a better source the playing is there
All Along the Watchtower – good airing of one of the '90s best show-peakers
SOURCES: The samaritano-miller_92523 has better levels and image than other SBDs, but the Seamons matrix [152952_mtx] has much more energy and is preferable for the first set (at least). The entire show is in the 30 Trips box. Broken Arrow is on Definitive Live. A couple from each set are usually up on YouTube, in handheld qual.
Reviewer:
mcgrupp216
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January 3, 2019
Subject: 28th Trip Around the Sun
Subject: 28th Trip Around the Sun
Big fan of 93. Working my way backwards, I think this is definitely better than 2/21/95 and 10/1/94 from the 30 trips box set. But! Why-oh-why did they feature Broken Arrow on the definitive live story anthology? It's definitely the weakest link in this otherwise great show. Literally could have taken any other song- yes, even the encore!
First set features a sweet selection of nine songs. It's all well-played. Final Casey Jones. The real beauty is in the second set. Four song pre-drums/space features nearly 24 minutes of Eyes-Estimated opener, followed by a rare Comes A Time (this penultimate version was first time played in 91 shows, it was last played 9/16/91 and wouldn't be played again for another 127 shows until 10/9/94). Post-space Wheel makes its way through Watchtower to the standout, show-stopper, Days Between. Always majestic, always haunting. This one is no exception. Love 93. In one of the other page/recording reviews, someone mentions that 93 is the most underrated year. I could not agree more. Such a pity at the same time.
First set features a sweet selection of nine songs. It's all well-played. Final Casey Jones. The real beauty is in the second set. Four song pre-drums/space features nearly 24 minutes of Eyes-Estimated opener, followed by a rare Comes A Time (this penultimate version was first time played in 91 shows, it was last played 9/16/91 and wouldn't be played again for another 127 shows until 10/9/94). Post-space Wheel makes its way through Watchtower to the standout, show-stopper, Days Between. Always majestic, always haunting. This one is no exception. Love 93. In one of the other page/recording reviews, someone mentions that 93 is the most underrated year. I could not agree more. Such a pity at the same time.
Reviewer:
JamsOnly
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August 18, 2014
Subject: Good show
Subject: Good show
Well played. Highlights: Loose Lucy and I fought the Law.
Reviewer:
DeadHeadDevilDog
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June 28, 2011
Subject: New Dead Head
Subject: New Dead Head
I am 38 y/o...surely aware of the GD for 25 years or so. Never saw them live. I have recently become completely enamored with them and this damn website aint helping! Work? What's that.
Love the Broken Arrow.
Love the Broken Arrow.
Reviewer:
Kevin Who
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August 16, 2009
Subject: Charlie!!!!
Subject: Charlie!!!!
I LOVE YOU CHARLIE MILLER
Reviewer:
Stellablu122
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December 24, 2008
Subject: " I feel the wind and I taste the rain"
Subject: " I feel the wind and I taste the rain"
For many of us at the time we had been here before, Jerry rebounding from a serious health crisis. This tour in comparison may not have been as much of a joyful public celebration as the spring of 1987 was, but it was a turn around the corner we all hoped we made for the last time. Albany had become "the" place to see the Dead in the northeast and the demand on GDTS was fierce. We barely got in this night but GDTS came through, as they always did, and we were in the last rows below the ceiling;opposite the stage.This night many of us were screaming for Healy to crank it up during the 1st set, it needed it. The Band burst right out of the gate and was back with a vengenece, Bucket is searing! We all heard about the previous nights in Chapel Hill and this night was surely just a continuation of that run. Bertha is played with a passion and drive and Jerry's solo is really good, he was glad to be back and the crowd roared it acknowledgement. The first set is really good with the band totally on. Bobby is really on this night and is strong in the mix, although his vocals are scratchy at times.Reguardless he gives it his all,he did have vocal nodes removed later that year. Phil is really heavy into it also and his playing is inspired.It was clear Vinny had found his groove too, so what more could you ask for? It was all happening We get great readings of all the songs. Peggy-O is delicate and sweet, Queen Jane is off the track and then we get Broken Arrow, which was one of my favorite songs Phil sang. Loose Lucy was tight and ranchy, a majestic Cassidy and then.. Casey Jones! It is a solid fun version,not as out of control as a 70's version but we all were blown away and it would become the last one they would play. Jerry was back big time! Eyes is a beautiful version with Bobby and Phil fully partiscipating with Jerry and making this version quite good. Estimated is glorious with the build up to the bridge excellent and they play it out nicely and then a gentle transition into Comes a Time, a beautiful version with Jerry delivering a passionate, screeching solo which makes this easliy one of the best of the five they played in the 90's. Corrina was still very new but this version is very strong and has a developed jam at the end. Drums are quite good and the space is not bad leading to a quick Wheel that thrusts to stellar Watchtower. This version may have been one of the last great ones, fast and furious. I think if you asked anyone back in the day what impression Days Between had on them the first time they saw it this year, it would be blown away! This version is manificent with Jerry conveying the regret and passage of youth through the lyrics,clearly Hunter's last great song with Jerry, and incredible playing. He owned this song and like Black Muddy River was back in'87, Days was Jerry's new anthem. Saturday rocked out hard and the last suprise was IFTL. This version, the second one ever, is fast and intense and seeing Vince shoot his "six shooter" at Jerry was hilarious. Jerry beamed back and we all rejoyced. Sound quality is very good too. Charlie strikes again :)
Reviewer:
tnnumbers
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July 13, 2008
Subject: Show Of The Year? You decide.
Subject: Show Of The Year? You decide.
I did forget to thank Charlie and Joe. THANK YOU.
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