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The Grateful Dead - Downhill from Here [VHS]
 
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The Grateful Dead - Downhill from Here [VHS] (1997)

Grateful Dead (Actor), Jerry Garcia (Actor) | Rated: NR | Format: VHS Tape
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews) |

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Product Details

  • Actors: Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia
  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Monterey Video
  • VHS Release Date: October 7, 1997
  • Run Time: 150 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6304580932
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,922 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Made for hard-core Deadheads only, this two-and-a-half-hour-long concert video (released after the death of leader Jerry Garcia) captures an entire live show by the psychedelic pioneers. Shot in the summer of 1989 at Alpine Valley Music Theater in East Troy, Wisconsin, the Dead are caught during one of their latter-day musical peaks. Appearing jovial (Garcia actually moves during several tunes!), the band provides numerous patented extended jams during a two-set, 23-song performance. Lively highlights include Garcia's blistering solos during "Deal" and "China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider"; the spacey pairing of "Uncle John's Band" with "Playing in the Band"; and the tender ballad "Standing on the Moon." The motionless Dead were never a visually compelling live act, so viewers shouldn't expect anything more than close-ups of the sextet's faces and hands. However, such a conventional approach is preferred over the cheesy kaleidoscope of video effects that mar numerous songs here. --Dave McCoy

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Best Live Video Available November 15, 1999
Format:DVD
This is by far the best Grateful Dead I've ever seen - for many reasons: sound and video quality, performance, selections. . . But the most important aspect that puts this particular video above every other is the fact that it is pure performance video. Little or none of that dreamy, colorful overlay stuff that distorts the performances and, in IMHO, is overused on all other live GD recordings. This can be watched over and over. It's the Greatest!
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Well, whats to say of an amazing concert--recorded on video for future prosperity... and then digitally re-mastered and released on DVD. Aside from being mastered on video tape, the visual aspect is captivating. The audio is of extremely high quality, and the caliber of the show is top notch for that time period. The band is having fun, the crowd is having fun... and with the right preparation, you too can "be there!". I highly recommend anyone interested in an amazing band displaying its playing prowess to order this DVD. Oh, the only difference I noticed from my VHS to my DVD is that in the first set when they splice in the footage from the follwing night, they fade it down and make it absolutely clear that it is a different show--whereas in the VHS version, it is seamless and aside from Bob Weir's shirt change, one may well have not even noticed. Whoa, oh oh it's Magic!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
The best we've got February 1, 2000
Format:DVD
Any Deadhead can quibble over song selection, and present a wish list of what might have been, but the unmistakable fact is, unless somebody opens up the video vault, this is the best (almost complete) live Dead performance we have. As another viewer correctly states, there are three songs from the last show substituted at the end of the first set, but I happen to find their presence very valuable. "Desolation Row" is a nice understated version, with chilling harmony from Jerry near the end, and I found the "West L.A." to be a fiery performance to rank near the best. My only quibble (well, a Deadhead has to quibble!) is not enought Primal Dead. "The Other One" would have been nice! Great stuff, though, and beautiful sound and camera work.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Jerry + Brent
I just love the chemistry between Brent and Jerry. Gives me goosebumps when I think about how much fun this show was!
Published 9 months ago by Love Amazon Reviews
5 Stars
First I'm 19 so its not from a true deadhead stance...I have all dick's picks but I dont have any bootleg cassettes or anything like that obviously. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Never Saw Jerry
Ypsi-kid
This was, both, one of my favorite shows and favorite memories. The good times were a rolling that night up in the Phil side beer garden. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Steven Houle
I Was There!
Haven't seen the video yet, but I know it's great because I was at those shows! Jerry rocks "Deal," among other tasty Dead tunes! Can't wait for it to arrive so I can see it!
Published 15 months ago by T. Forkes
I WAS THERE!
I went to Alpine in '88 and '89. In 1988, there was a drought, and it was about 95 degrees in Wisconsin. The next year it was about 60 and raining heavily. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Allan Ostermann
THE GRATEFUL DEAD DOWNHILL FROM HERE
A very pleasant surprise to see this excellent dvd. As a person who went to these shows, it is quite unique to see this on dvd. Read more
Published 21 months ago by mike childress
Absolutely Fantastik show! Top to bottom
Great setlist, even better performance. Jerry in particular is spry and nimble. My favorite DVD and despite other good shows from the late 80's period, this one is without... Read more
Published on May 15, 2010 by aspiring saint
Best dead DVD!
My fave Grateful Dead DVD now out of print. arrived quickly and brande new and cost me less then a newly released DVD. Wonderful seller!
Published on April 26, 2010 by Garry Engelberg
Awesome Show
I bought 3 dvds at once. This came in the mail in like 2 days, while the other two from two different vendors came 3-7 days later. The video itself is great. Read more
Published on February 23, 2009 by David C. Lundy
Mixed Feelings
I was at this show, which was excellent. The quality of the DVD is also excellent. So what is missing?

Well, you know, you really had to be there. Read more
Published on September 29, 2007 by gr8ful
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