http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?p=5,9,1,1&prid=20080801_1&type=event&season=0708

World Premiere!  Might be interesting.  Could be horrible.  A surprise guest and tribute museum too.

Would anyone here consider going?  I'm undecided.  Leaning toward saving my money.

Let's see, orchestrations of  simplistic & uninspired "compositions" and subsequent endless noodling? Nahhh, not unless they include a hit of acid for concertgoers as part of the ticket price...

I bet it's good ................. I have a Jethro Tull done that way, it's good ..........

Nevermind.  If I had to explain, you wouldn't understand.

I have that LP also OB.  The difference is, Ian Anderson played with the symphony.

I think this would be a good show. I'd be interested to see what tunes they picked and to what level of improvisation they would go as an orchestra. Also, what instruments they use for solos and such. Sounds interesting to me since of course I love the Dead. I could definitely see a Terrapin in there for sure.

I agree Mark.  As many times as you and I have seen Terrapin live, we've never heard anything that comes close to the album version with full symphony.

What many folks don't realize is just how complex some of the Dead's tunes were, particularly some of the early songs like The Eleven, Dark Star, etc.  Their "noodling" certainly wasn't for everyone but it will be very interesting to see what the BSO does.

My brother says he's in and if I can talk Mark into a road trip, you never know.

Count me in, dude! I'll make sure I'm here that weekend if you are interested.

Mike

Mike Lindsey:

Count me in, dude! I'll make sure I'm here that weekend if you are interested.

Mike

Excellent!  I'll pick up tickets as soon as I get a head count.

Anyone else interested?

After quite a bit of searching, this is the best I could come up with.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/topic/mmx-0712dead_filljul12,0,2946820.story

Not exactly what I expected but I'm looking forward to the show.  I was trying to figure out who the surprise guest would be but I haven't the slightest idea.  Phil was a classical musician before he joined the band but I'm not sure we'll be so lucky.  Still, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Why is everything so far from Maine. I would really digg this show. THE GEARS ARE TURNING. I hope an extra ticket can be found if I can make this work.... We are the REAL "Jerry's Kids"

Brac:

 

Why is everything so far from Maine. I would really digg this show. THE GEARS ARE TURNING. I hope an extra ticket can be found if I can make this work.... We are the REAL "Jerry's Kids"

There seem to be plenty of tickets so I'm sure that won't be a problem.  I got 4 in a box today and although the boxes are filling up, the orchestra seats are plentiful.  Come on down!  The more the merrier!!  I'm guessing it won't sell out.

Here are the 10 songs that make up the twelve movements of the symphony for those interested:

 Listening to Lee Johnson lead the Russian National Orchestra through these tracks is like hearing your favorite tunes again for the first time. (1) "St. Stephen" is strong and sturdy, the strings and woodwinds on (2)"Here Comes Sunshine" are haunting and delicate, and (3)"Mountains of the Moon" is majestic and soaring. There is a feeling of sublime power to (4)"Blues for Allah," and one of absolute lilting joy to (5)"Sugar Magnolia," which dances along like something right out of The Nutcracker. (6)"To Lay Me Down" is stirring is its simplicity, as is (7)"Stella Blue," while the touching, visceral intensity of (8)"If I Had the World to Give" makes it the highlight of Dead Symphony. (9)"Bird Song" glides and soars, and the Russian National Orchestra's full-blown rendition of (10)"China Doll" offers an insight into what Lee Johnson was thinking when he began this unique project.

Too Cool. Will be there in spirit. Post a bootleg for us.

TommyK

If the Grateful Dead doesn't grab you, the BSO is also performing a tribute to Led Zeppelin on August 2nd.... "Synonymous with rock, Led Zeppelin fused the genre with personal interpretations of every type of music from blues and folk, to soul and classical. Join the BSO and a full rock band as they combine passion and power to perform Led Zeppelin classics, such as "Whole Lotta' Love," "Kashmir," "Immigrant Song," "Going to California," "Stairway to Heaven" and "Heartbreaker."

A fella named Randy Jackson will be handling Robert Plant's vocals. When the Boston Pops got started, there were folks who warned of such things.