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Posted by Todd on May 1, 2000, at 9:43:00
I just noticed at the top of the board that we are now required to register our names in order to post. This sounds fine to me. However, suggesting that boB change his name so as not to be confused with bob, seems a little unrealistic to me. Although I have never read any of bob's posts, I have read quite a few of boB's. boB always has quite a bit of interesting thoughts to share, and in reading his posts I have become fond of his moniker. It reflects his uniqueness and individuality, traits that should be recognized and applauded. By spelling his name boB, he jumps off the page and says to me "I dare to be different, and in fact, I delight in being different. Some might say I'm a little 'out there' but I am inviting you to come take a stroll on MY path 'cause I have quite a bit to show you."
I don't know about anyone else, but I never confused bob with boB. This is with all due respect to bob, who I am sure has a lot to offer as well. Our names are synonymous with our identity. If I started signing my posts "Tennessee Jed," I would feel like I was denying my uniqueness. The words would be mine, but the message would be different, because it would be coming from behind a mask.
Besides, bob spelled backwards is still bob. But boB spelled backwards is...is...Bob. Ooooh. Do I detect a hint of jealousy, Dr. Bob? :-) I am sure we can all get along together. Peace and love.
Posted by Todd on May 1, 2000, at 12:13:39
In reply to bob is not boB, posted by Todd on May 1, 2000, at 9:43:00
Disregard the previous post. I just realized that what Dr. Bob meant was that the new system would probably not accept both bob and boB, since it would recognize both as being the same. Boy, do I feel like a schmuck! That said, my sentiments about boB and his uniqueness stand strong! Keep 'em coming!
Posted by Mark H. on May 1, 2000, at 12:20:26
In reply to Nevermind, posted by Todd on May 1, 2000, at 12:13:39
Todd, my man! You're no schmuck, buddy! It's going to take all of us a few days to grok this new system.
Mark H.
Posted by Cam W. on May 1, 2000, at 23:26:26
In reply to bob is not boB, posted by Todd on May 1, 2000, at 9:43:00
Todd - boB is Bob spelled backwards!?..cool!Also, what's wrong with "Tennesse Jed", except for getting hit in the head and having your dog kicked. (Grateful Dead inside joke) - Cam W.
Posted by Todd on May 2, 2000, at 10:59:32
In reply to Re: bob is not boB, posted by Cam W. on May 1, 2000, at 23:26:26
I knew without asking you were into the blues...and did you know that "aoxomoxoa" spelled backwards is still "aoxomoxoa?" Maybe I should marry a woman named Hannah. :-)
Posted by Cam W. on May 2, 2000, at 23:50:24
In reply to Cam W., posted by Todd on May 2, 2000, at 10:59:32
> I knew without asking you were into the blues...and did you know that "aoxomoxoa" spelled backwards is still "aoxomoxoa?" Maybe I should marry a woman named Hannah. :-)
Todd - What the heck does "Aoxomoxoa" really say? I know that on the cover of "American Beauty" it can also be read "American Reality", but I have never been able to figure out "Aoxomoxoa". The Dead orginally wanted to call it "Earthquake Country", but Rick Griffin (the cover's artist) insisted upon "Aoxomoxoa". Griffin was into palindromes (and speed, I believe) at the time.
Also, on the back of the original "Aoxomoxoa" album cover (inside page of the CD) the "family portrait" is said to include Courtney Love as a child. Her dad, Hank Harrison, drove the "bus" when the picture was taken in 1970.
The original "bus" driver was Neal Cassady of "On The Road" (by Jack Kerouac) fame. He was Dean Moriarity. Neal "single-handedly steered 'The Beat Generation' into 'The Summer of Love'." Cassady died February 3, 1968 in Mexico. Rumors are that it was drug-related (duh!). I'll bet that Cassady had bipolar disorder.
"...what a long strange trip it's been."
- Cam W.
Posted by Mark H. on May 3, 2000, at 1:39:07
In reply to Cam W., posted by Todd on May 2, 2000, at 10:59:32
Did you hear what the deadhead said who ran out of dope for a week? "This music sucks, man."
Posted by Cam W. on May 3, 2000, at 10:17:19
In reply to Re: Cam W. Garcia, posted by Mark H. on May 3, 2000, at 1:39:07
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> Did you hear what the deadhead said who ran out of dope for a week? "This music sucks, man."Todd - I know that much of the Grateful Dead's music is made for chemically modified people, but this is not why I listen to it. Contrary to popular opinion, the music is far more challenging and complex than much other rock music. I listen to the Dead because of the complexity and innovative styles they used.
The Dead stretched the limits of what music "should be". You do not hear many other bands playing their music that often because of it's complexity. For example they use different beats than the usual (11/4 in a song called "The Eleven" and a 7/4 beat in a song called "The Seven". They often used complex chord changes as in "Box of Rain". The "Drums and Space" portion of their live shows many times consists of atonality that Debussy, or an early Strauss, would have envied. Frank Zappa also employed many of these same techniques and he claimed not to have been an imbiber. Zappa also ended his career orchestrating classical music.
The more you listen to the Dead, the more familiar all of these factors become. You realize each of the band members are playing their own music, but when taken as a whole, it sounds completely different. This is probably what users of LSD and marijuana find the music so compeling, they just don't realize it.
The heightening of the senses with LSD probably makes it easier to hear the composition (song) as a whole and understand what the band is saying musically. One does not need to take drugs to understand and appreciate the complexity of the music. One just needs to appreciate music.
This is why I like the Grateful Dead. It is not the easiest music to comprehend, but once one does, it is rather enjoyable, much like listening to Stravinsky. Sincerely - Cam W.
Posted by Mark H. on May 3, 2000, at 18:40:48
In reply to Re: Todd Weir, posted by Cam W. on May 3, 2000, at 10:17:19
I'm just sorry the new system doesn't let me post under fake 60s names any more. ;-)
Posted by Cam W. on May 3, 2000, at 19:47:32
In reply to Re: Todd gets blamed for my bad jokes!, posted by Mark H. on May 3, 2000, at 18:40:48
> I'm just sorry the new system doesn't let me post under fake 60s names any more. ;-)
Oops!
Sorry Todd, must have had a flashback or something - Cam W.
Okay Mark, now you are blamed for trashing us Deadheads. - C. 8^)
Posted by fred on May 3, 2000, at 21:07:44
In reply to Re: Todd gets blamed for my bad jokes!, posted by Mark H. on May 3, 2000, at 18:40:48
> I'm just sorry the new system doesn't let me post under fake 60s names any more. ;-)
it doesn't?
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