I was listening to the Grateful Dead channel on SiriusXM on the weekend and they played an excerpt from a 1972 show that I hadn't heard before, namely November 13, 1972 in Kansas City. This one struck me immediately because of the sound quality. The show is a mix of two audience recordings; the better of the two was recorded by the Dead's genius sound tech, Owsley Stanley (aka Bear). This is EXACTLY what the Dead sounded like if you were on the floor close to the stage.
The whole show is good, but if you're a sound purist, start with the Playin' in the Band, and listen on a good pair of headphones. The Dark Star > Playin' in the Band is especially wonderful. Turn down the lights, light up, and enjoy.
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