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'An aphorism, properly stamped and molded, has not been "deciphered" when it has simply been read; rather one has then to begin its interpretation, for which is required an art of interpretation.' -- Nietzsche, 'On the Genealogy of Morals'

Grateful Dead: Dark Star (Sunshine Daydream version) « Previous | |Next »
June 20, 2010

Sunshine Daydream is an unreleased movie shot at the Grateful Dead's 1972 Veneta, Oregon concert to benefit the Springfield Creamery in nearby Springfield, Oregon. The title of the film is taken from the coda section of the Dead song "Sugar Magnolia". The concert itself was organized by Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters and this festival like concert was shot with synchronized, handheld cameras.

The Grateful Dead played all afternoon and into the dark after an opening set by the New Riders of the Purple Sage. This version of Dark Star is from the third set:

Sunshine Daydream is something of a missing link. It offers possibly the best testament as to why the Grateful Dead became such an enduring phenomenon.

Grateful Dead shows generally had a positive, happy atmosphere, as the band and the audience interacted with each other to create a special environment of musical celebration. This original Deadhead phenomenon is difficult to represent on film.

These were more innocent days. Dancing naked at a summer musical festival would not be accepted today after the long conservative backlash.

You can imagine the moral outrage from both Murdoch's tabloids and conservative politicians if such a concert happened today in Australia.

| Posted by Gary Sauer-Thompson at 11:05 AM |