Zenster's Daily Blog and song of the week

Dec 26 2004 - "What's Become of the Baby?" This song Phil played at the warfield ,was an experience I will never forget.	"What's Become of the Baby?" Played live only once in April 26, 1969,!!!! Words by Robert Hunter; music by Jerry Garcia Copyright Ice Nine Publishing; used by permission. Waves of violet go crashing and laughing Rainbow winged singing birds fly round the sun Sunbells rain down in a liquid profusion Mermaids on porpoises draw up the dawn What's become of the baby This cold December morning? Songbirds frozen in their flight drifting to the earth remnants of forgotten dreaming Calling... answer comes there none Go to sleep you child Dream of never ending always Panes of crystal Eyes sparkle like waterfalls lighting the polished ice caverns of Khan But where in the looking-glass fields of illusion wandered the child who was perfect as dawn? What's become of the Baby this cold December morning? Racing rhythms of the sun all the world revolves captured in the eye of Odin Allah Pray where are you now? All Mohammed's men blinded by the sparkling water Sheherazade gathering stories to tell from primal gold fantasy petals that fall But where is the child who played with the sun chimes and chased the cloud sheep to the regions of rhyme? Stranded cries the south wind Lost in the regions of lead Shackled by chains of illusion Delusions of living and dead ------------------------------------------------------------------------ What's Become of the Baby? Recorded on AOXOMOXOA, 1969. Due to an experiment in recording technology, this song is practically unlistenable, yet it has always been intriguing to those who follow the Dead's lyrics. Personally, I remember spending hours attempting to transcribe this song from the album; picking up the needle and putting it back down; consulting with friends who had their own theories. Garcia has been quoted as saying that the key to listening to the song is to get some nitrous oxide. I don't know about that... Only performance known: (Thanks, Josh Frankel, for pointing this out): April 26, 1969, at the Electric Theater in Chicago. "What's Become of the Baby" appeared in a monster encore which included drums, "Viola Lee Blues," "Caution Jam," feedback, and "We Bid You Goodnight."
Dec 14 2004 - Phil at the Warfield	Tomorrow we leave for San Fran to see Phil , We're real excited to see what's gonna go down at the warfield . We've all agreed to put our total faith in Phil . Totally soaked to see all my Best coast friends like Trevor and Ash, Ian. Were hooking up with Paul and perhaps Leslie if she makes it. Lotsa kind peeps will make this journey even more amazing.
Dec 11 2004 - Phish at Great Woods	Great woods was always an amazing venue to hear phish play but this show with the intensity of each song being played for the last time was a huge emotional roller coaster. It will always remind me of a special time in my life of when I was young and spun with close friends. An amazing glimpse of my youth and a reminder of what a blessed life I have lived. Thank you Phish. I'm listening to 8-11-04 Phish at The Tweeter and its by far my favorite show of the second leg of the tour. Thanks Geoff these audio DVDs sound amazing!!! Set1 Divided Sky, Suzy >>> Suzy Jam, DWD >>> Caspian >>>Scent >>>Scent>>Mexican Cousin set 2 Antelope >>>2001 >>>Golgi, jam>Waves >>> Tweezer >>>HYHU >>> Terrapin >>> HYHU Trey/Fish Drum Duo* >>>Timber Ho! >>>Sample in a jar E: Bouncin>>Tweeprise
DEC 5 2004 - Bob Dylan	Just watched Bob Dylan on 60 minutes. I was kinda bummed to see him so unresponsive. It was like he didn't want to be there but had to because of some book deal contractual obligation. He took no solace in being a song writing legend and barely cracked a smile. He seemed down trodden like the stereotypical miserable poet/artist. I'd like to quote Bob- "Little boy lost, he takes himself so seriously, He brags of his misery, he likes to live dangerously And when bringing her name up He speaks of a farewell kiss to me He's sure got a lotta gall, to be so useless and all.. Muttering small talk at the wall, while I'm in the hall..."
FRANK ZAPPA
DEC 3, 2004 - Went to see SPAM AllStars last night on South Beach and Page showed up! What a Blast! He was kind enough to sign a Phinal Supper postcard for me , and I was kind enough to sign one to him and Phish. : ) Tomorrow is SPAM again with Art Bazel