The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack
Grateful Dead · 2005
388 min · 44 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation, blending rock, psychedelia, and folk in a live concert experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- immersive live concert experience dynamic journey with peaks extended jams for deep focus
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack' arrived during a period of renewed interest in the band following their dissolution in 1995. This collection serves as a companion to the 1977 concert film directed by Jerry Garcia, showcasing live performances that capture the band's eclectic spirit and improvisational prowess. It marks a retrospective celebration of their legacy as one of the most influential live acts in rock history.
- If you like
- psychedelic rock
The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack is an album by Grateful Dead, released in 2005. A vibrant tapestry of improvisation, blending rock, psychedelia, and folk in a live concert experience. This soundtrack is notable for its critical reception, which praised the seamless transitions between tracks and the band's signature improvisational style. It also served to reintroduce newer audiences to the Grateful Dead’s music, contributing to a resurgence in interest in their extensive catalog. The album's release coincided with various tribute projects and festivals celebrating the band's influence on the jam band scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation, blending rock, psychedelia, and folk in a live concert experience. Rooted in psychedelic rock.
What makes The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack by Grateful Dead notable?
This soundtrack is notable for its critical reception, which praised the seamless transitions between tracks and the band's signature improvisational style. It also served to reintroduce newer audiences to the Grateful Dead’s music, contributing to a resurgence in interest in their extensive catalog. The album's release coincided with various tribute projects and festivals celebrating the band's influence on the jam band scene. Released in 2005, 'The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack' arrived during a period of renewed interest in the band following their dissolution in 1995. This collection serves as a companion to the 1977 concert film directed by Jerry Garcia, showcasing live performances that capture the band's eclectic spirit and improvisational prowess. It marks a retrospective celebration of their legacy as one of the most influential live acts in rock history.
Who is The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack for?
The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack works well if you're into immersive live concert experience, dynamic journey with peaks and extended jams for deep focus.
How many songs are on The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack?
The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack has 44 tracks, running approximately 388 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 U.S. Blues 5:13
- 2 One More Saturday Night 6:33
- 3 China Cat Sunflower > 9:14
- 4 I Know You Rider 6:07
- 5 Eyes of the World > 13:01
- 6 China Doll 6:16
- 7 Playing in the Band Standout 31:43
Disc 2
- 1 Scarlet Begonias Standout 13:56
- 2 He’s Gone > 13:01
- 3 Jam > 7:31
- 4 Weirdness > 8:05
- 5 The Other One > 7:34
- 6 Spanish Jam > 1:48
- 7 Mind Left Body Jam > 3:10
- 8 The Other One > 2:28
- 9 Stella Blue 9:04
- 10 Casey Jones 5:23
Disc 3
- 1 Weather Report Suite 16:44
- 2 Jam > 8:54
- 3 Dark Star > 24:10
- 4 Morning Dew 13:54
- 5 Not Fade Away > 8:34
- 6 Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad 7:32
Disc 4
- 1 Uncle John’s Band 9:08
- 2 Big Railroad Blues 5:02
- 3 Tomorrow Is Forever 6:26
- 4 Sugar Magnolia > 5:26
- 5 He’s Gone > 13:49
- 6 Caution Jam > 4:30
- 7 Drums > 1:23
- 8 Space > 9:14
- 9 Truckin’ > 9:48
- 10 Black Peter 10:10
- 11 Sunshine Daydream 3:13
Disc 5
- 1 Playing in the Band > 13:24
- 2 Drums > 4:09
- 3 Not Fade Away > 14:44
- 4 Drums > 4:53
- 5 The Other One > 10:56
- 6 Wharf Rat > 9:35
- 7 Playing in the Band Standout 8:38
- 8 Johnny B. Goode 3:55
- 9 Mississippi Half‐Step Uptown Toodeloo > 7:34
- 10 We Bid You Goodnight 1:59
Release Date
March 15, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
388 min 12 sec
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