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From: gps@ariel.UUCP (GLENN SCHWARTZ)
Newsgroups: net.music
Subject: GRATEFUL TO BE A DEADHEAD
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Date: Thu, 4-Apr-85 16:52:21 EST
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Posted: Thu Apr  4 16:52:21 1985
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Reffering to the existential question for everyone out there
about the Dead: "What can we say about the meaning of its future
mythic resonance? Why are the dead 'grateful'? This is not a
normal thought about the dead, unless they are in heaven, or 
resurrected. The future resonance of 'Grateful Dead' is
comforting, for it implies there is something to look forward
to. The feelings inspired by these words clearly reflect this."

This excerpt is from a concert program that also told the story
of the grateful dead man, who is part of ancient Egyption folklore.
He always has appeared at strange times throughout history, a
faceless man (skull&roses) ever wandering, with a mysterious curiosity
and a quiet sense of comfort about him. Depictions of him are found
throughout history. Possibly others of you in net.music land have
heard of his wanderings. He is timeless.

The Dead exude a warm feeling of serene oneness at their shows that
is felt by all present. Jerry calls it a magical X-chemistry that
has been achieved by the Dead by playing together for so long.
The interesting part is that it is transfered to the audience.
Drugs may enhance this feeling of oneness for some, yet it is
not necesary for all to enjoy this sensation. It can be a pseudo
religious experience , similar to conditions invoked by very
spiritual meditations. Deadheads have a keen sense of awareness
of this. 

I feel very sorry for people like Rosen who take it upon themselves
to disrupt things they can not understand. Narcissism runs rampant
in our world and has greatly contributed to the decedance of the
West. Rosen probably feels threatened by oneness, and his selfish
narrowminded opinions are his only refuge. Materialistic attitudes
contribute to his confusion. You deadheads have got to realize
that these people with BMW etc. fetishes need mental help. Maybe
if they didn't listen to as much of this self destructive and
negative hype-"music" they could open their minds and get back to
basics. They do have to live with themselves though, and that
is punishment enough. Really the joke is on them! This destructive
music they pay (financially and mentally) so dearly for is making
alot of gimmicky producers and "musicians" (hah) rich.......
Ta Ta-

It is quite possible that rosen listens to culturally important
material and I apologize for any misunderstandings. I do
love classical music as well.

"I don't know but I've been told in the heat of the sun a man died
of cold"