Esau Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Goddam I miss the guy. [color:"red"] Jerome John Garcia August 1, 1942 - August 9, 1995 [color:"blue"]Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Esau Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 [color:"red"]An Elegy for Jerry (by Robert Hunter) Jerry, my friend, you've done it again, even in your silence the familiar pressure comes to bear, demanding I pull words from the air with only this morning and part of the afternoon to compose an ode worthy of one so particular about every turn of phrase, demanding it hit home in a thousand ways before making it his own, and this I can't do alone. Now that the singer is gone, where shall I go for the song? Without your melody and tase to lend an attitude of grace a lyric is an orphan thing, a hive with neither honey's taste nor power to truly sting. What choice have I but to dare and call your muse who thought to rest out of the thin blue air that out of the field of shared time, a line or two might chance to shine -- As ever when we called, in hope if not in words, the muse descends. How should she desert us now? Scars of battle on her brow, bedraggled feathers on her wings, and yet she sings, she sings! May she bear thee to thy rest, the ancient bower of flowers beyond the solitude of days, the tyranny of hours-- the wreath of shining laurel lie upon your shaggy head bestowing power to play the lyre to legions of the dead If some part of that music is heard in deepest dream, or on some breeze of Summer a snatch of golden theme, we'll know you live inside us with love that never parts our good old Jack O'Diamonds become the King of Hearts. I feel your silent laughter at sentiments so bold that dare to step across the line to tell what must be told, so I'll just say I love you, which I never said before and let it go at that old friend the rest you may ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guigsy Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 he may not be here, but he's not gone. RIP Jerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I think I'm going to enjoy this little square of strangley colored paper I have been saving for a special occasion.Today seems like the appropiate day to have the voyage & enjoy some cold beers under the sun with the stereo kickin out that sweet musical tapestry the fatman was so magical at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuckholes Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 meeeeuwwwwwwwww!!! He may not be here but hes still the fu*king man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Did you just moo? RIP Jerome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I think he was one of the finest musicians to have ever lived. His music still touches me in a way no-one else's does and I imagine that will always be the case. I simply believe that the Grateful Dead were the finest rock band that America ever produced and Garcia was their jewel in the crown, a truly beautiful human being and musician.I feel honoured to have had the chance to be in the same room as him and bear witness to his magic. Because that's what he was, he was truly magical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 sorry i never got to see jerry live... thankfully the music he's made and inspired will be around for good. thinkin of jerry today and another good friend gone much too soon on the same day in 1996. cheers jerry and cubbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Goddam I miss the guy. me too thank you Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 oh boy do I miss him. 7 hours of GD today at the BEAT GOES ON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Wow, nine years. It seems like just a few months ago in some ways, and in other ways it seems so long ago. Melancholy memories, to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_pinchy Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Miss him...Rest in Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon. Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 i remember it was a crystal morning in Georgian Bay...my buddy who was working for the New Music and saw the news come off the line gave me a call. The gravity of the situation didn't really dawn on me until I listened to the Dew from 7/18/90...i guess it doesn't matter any way....Jerry is just so on point during the entire set. I think the Jerry and the GD will forever influence my outlook on music. Here's to you Jerry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 a guy who makes me appreciate the statement "Better to have loved and lost than never have loved at all." when I first heard I smiled and said honestly "Well, what a beautiful life huh?" goin out for a beer r.i.p. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I marked the day by listening to Reflections ... seriously underrated album, IMHO. RIP Papa Jer RnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Well today was different,quite the "trip" thats for sure.Such a great way to celebrate the memory,the life & the music of Jerry Garcia.I think the Crazy Fingers thru to Terrapin from 06.22.91 was the highlight for me today,with the warmth on my face and vibrant colors swirling around the sun and memories of that night in Chicago was an awesome way to spend the day. ::06-22-91 Soldier Field, Chicago, Il. (Sat)1: BucketShakedownWang Dang DoodleFOTD> MasterpieceB. E. WomenLet It Grow 2: Foolish Heart> L. L. Rain> Crazy Fingers> Playin> Terrapin> Drumz> Dark Star Jam> Playin> Black Peter> Saturday Night E: The Weight Thanks Jerry for showing me a better way. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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