RE: Dead vs Steely Dan

Posted by 6bq5 (A) on September 29, 2020 at 15:28:31

In Reply to: Dead vs Steely Dan posted by jedrider on September 27, 2020 at 08:34:12:

I have most recordings from both groups/bands.

They each make very different, but very unique music.

I love the obvious jazz influences present in Steely Dan - there is also a poetry in the subtle (though not always so) lyrics of the songs from Becker and Fagen (together and apart)

The Greatful Dead - I would quote an often repeated, though never attributed quote: "They are not the best at what they do, they are the only ones who do it-"

You either like (Love) the Dead or you don't -
If you did not get to see them live (and I mean at least before Jerry died, though before Brent died was better still) then the tapes and CD are all we have to share with you-

For me the musical genius of the dead is not as dense as Steely Dan, but that is not to say it is not there.

My favorites tend to be from early in their career - both the albums and the shows. Some of the albums (and songs from live sets) do channel some very interesting and jazz inspired music - but they have a very identifiable sound, and I also respect those who do not want to listen to them -

So,
Pick your poison, and play the music you love-

and roll those laughing bones.....
Happy Listening

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Topic - Dead vs Steely Dan - jedrider 08:34:12 09/27/20 (26)

Good Question - Ross 19:20:50 11/01/20 (0)

Back in my punk rock days . . . - belyin 23:22:13 10/01/20 (0)

I like apples more than oranges. Both are tasty but - jefe 18:11:21 10/01/20 (0)

RE: Dead vs Steely Dan - 6bq5 15:28:31 09/29/20 (0)

RE: Dead vs Steely Dan - Goober58 11:08:10 09/29/20 (0)

Dead play dippy "country." - oldmkvi 09:28:24 09/29/20 (9)

RE: Dead play dippy "country." - rivervalley817 10:02:21 09/29/20 (7)

I'm thinking of Casey Jones, - oldmkvi 10:46:59 09/29/20 (6)

RE: I'm thinking of Casey Jones, - rivervalley817 11:02:48 09/29/20 (5)

RE: I'm thinking of Casey Jones, - Goober58 11:10:51 09/29/20 (4)

RE: I'm thinking of Casey Jones, - rivervalley817 11:21:55 09/29/20 (3)

dildos? - Goober58 13:39:15 09/29/20 (2)

RE: dildos? - rivervalley817 13:52:36 09/29/20 (1)

laugh! nt - Goober58 15:04:47 09/29/20 (0)

RE: Dead play dippy "country." - mraudio 10:02:06 09/29/20 (0)

NO comparison AFAIC..... - TWB 14:36:08 09/28/20 (0)

RE: Dead vs Steely Dan - johntoste 08:49:44 09/27/20 (9)

RE: Dead vs Steely Dan - LtMandella 17:06:25 09/27/20 (8)

RE: Dead vs Steely Dan - rivervalley817 22:37:38 09/27/20 (6)

Both are fantastic and the best of the best.. IMHO - lokie 07:23:45 11/02/20 (5)

RE: Both are fantastic and the best of the best.. IMHO - rivervalley817 10:54:17 11/02/20 (4)

RE: Both are fantastic and the best of the best.. IMHO - lokie 14:53:46 11/02/20 (3)

RE: Both are fantastic and the best of the best.. IMHO - rivervalley817 15:23:57 11/02/20 (2)

RE: Both are fantastic and the best of the best.. IMHO - lokie 06:27:41 11/03/20 (1)

RE: Both are fantastic and the best of the best.. IMHO - rivervalley817 10:48:51 11/03/20 (0)

RE: Dead vs Steely Dan - johntoste 22:08:23 09/27/20 (0)

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