I don’t know as much about the Dead as I should, though I did have a friend who was a Deadhead (Dead Head?) and got me to watch the multipart documentary on them, which I found fascinating. I have no idea how accurate it is (if it’s anyting like Beatles documentaries, not very), but fascinating nonetheless.)
I explored them after reading, The Electric Kool Aid Acid Test, in high school. Took a break from them up until about 6 years ago. Now I truly appreciate their music.
They also took me down the rabbit hole of exploring 1965-69 psychedelic rock.
a very good rabbit hole indeed. (And I just ordered Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test which I haven't read for a enough years that I don't remember it for podcast research.)
Podcast? I will have to check it out. I'm in the process of exploring a podcast.
As to that book, Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters were definitely a very important part of the 60s counter culture. If you a mind melting experience, listen to the, The Acid Tests. (I was lucky enough to find it on vinyl)
THanks! I was just browsing their online offerings… I feel like I’ve heard Dark Star (it’s quite famous, yes?), but will give it another listen because it’s been awhile.
Just dropping back in two weeks later to say this is now on my regular list of late night writing/tripping albums. ☮️ It's fab! Thank you again for introducing me to it.
It’s a total fantasy fulfillment moment, in my experience anyway, when I introduce someone to music I really connect with and it sparks for them. That’s why I came back to share, because I suspect it’s like that for anyone deeply connected with the power of music.
It’s also, in my experience anyway, a scary thing to do. To share something we love so much with the world and risk having it not undrestood. So thank you for being brave and sharing what you love, from someone else who’s doing the same.
I will spin this (well, stream it) as soon as the cat gets off my lap.
Let me know what your thoughts are.
I don’t know as much about the Dead as I should, though I did have a friend who was a Deadhead (Dead Head?) and got me to watch the multipart documentary on them, which I found fascinating. I have no idea how accurate it is (if it’s anyting like Beatles documentaries, not very), but fascinating nonetheless.)
I explored them after reading, The Electric Kool Aid Acid Test, in high school. Took a break from them up until about 6 years ago. Now I truly appreciate their music.
They also took me down the rabbit hole of exploring 1965-69 psychedelic rock.
a very good rabbit hole indeed. (And I just ordered Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test which I haven't read for a enough years that I don't remember it for podcast research.)
Podcast? I will have to check it out. I'm in the process of exploring a podcast.
As to that book, Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters were definitely a very important part of the 60s counter culture. If you a mind melting experience, listen to the, The Acid Tests. (I was lucky enough to find it on vinyl)
podcast is still in progress, but here's the announcement
https://www.beatlesabbey.com/p/having-been-some-years-in-preparation
Back to say I'm listening now and enjoying it very much. It's really good writing/creative music/vibe. Thank you for the recommendation.
I love hearing that! If you really want a mind melting experience, listen to the 22 minute Dark Star from Live Dead.
THanks! I was just browsing their online offerings… I feel like I’ve heard Dark Star (it’s quite famous, yes?), but will give it another listen because it’s been awhile.
They have many different variants of it. Live Dead is the best one imo.
This one, I assume, yes?
https://open.spotify.com/track/07CwWCJetytT1cSnQOgRMU?si=6097ef10ed1f4d0c
Yup! That's the one.
what’s your favourite version of Space (on Spotify)?
Probably the one from their Cairo show in 1978.
Just dropping back in two weeks later to say this is now on my regular list of late night writing/tripping albums. ☮️ It's fab! Thank you again for introducing me to it.
Perfect!! Might I make another recommendation of trippy music.
Ultimate Spinach
Noted!
It’s a total fantasy fulfillment moment, in my experience anyway, when I introduce someone to music I really connect with and it sparks for them. That’s why I came back to share, because I suspect it’s like that for anyone deeply connected with the power of music.
It’s also, in my experience anyway, a scary thing to do. To share something we love so much with the world and risk having it not undrestood. So thank you for being brave and sharing what you love, from someone else who’s doing the same.