Bare Bones (3-CD Set)
Curated by David Grisman, “Bare Bones” is a collection of duo performances honoring the magic and exploring the foundation of Grisman and Garcia‘s studio works together. The compilation presents 51 tracks captured during the duo’s intimate sessions at Grisman‘s home studio. It includes original, unembellished master recordings, alternate takes, and the first performances of classic tunes the duo recorded.
“Volume I” includes seven master takes released on Garcia/Grisman, “Shady Grove” and “Been All Around This World.” The remaining 12 tracks, mostly from “Not For Kids Only,” were recorded as duos but were embellished with various instrumentation and are presented herein for the first time in their original unadorned state.
“Volume II” is comprised of unreleased original recorded versions of tunes that became staples of the Garcia/Grisman repertoire – “Grateful Dawg,” Dawg’s Waltz” and “Arabia.” Also included are duo versions of other songs all subsequently arranged with bassist Jim Kerwin and multi-instrumentalist, Joe Craven — “Two Soldiers,” “Take Me,” and the perennial Grateful Dead favorite, “Friend of the Devil.”
“Volume III” assembles 16 alternate takes of duo recordings from their discography. Free from deadlines and full of inspiration, Jerry and David would often revisit songs across multiple sessions. While only one take could make the cut for any given album, these alternate takes showcase the duo’s immense creativity and lust for new possibilities. As Dawg says in the closing liner notes: “…these recordings can be heard from a more historical (or should I say hysterical) perspective.”
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Tracklist:
DISC ONE // VOLUME I – MASTER TAKES
01. Walkin Boss
02. Dreadful Wind and Rain
03. I Truly Understand
04. Im Troubled
05. When First Unto This Country
06. The Handsome Cabin Boy
07. Casey Jones
08. The Sweet Sunny South
09. Freight Train
10. Jenny Jenkins
11. A Horse Named Bill
12. Arkansas Traveler
13. Hot Corn, Cold Corn
14. The Millers Will
15. There Aint No Bugs on Me
16. Hopalong Peter
17. Three Men Went A-Hunting
18. Whiskey In the Jar
19. Down In the Valley
DISC TWO // VOLUME II – OTHER TUNES & ARRANGEMENTS
01. Bare Bones Prelude
02. Friend Of the Devil
03. Grateful Dawg
04. The Sweet Sunny South
05. Take Me
06. Walkin Boss
07. Dawgs Waltz
08. Two Soldiers
09. Little Glass of Wine
10. Teddy Bears Picnic
11. Arabia
12. Crawdad Song
13. Man Of Constant Sorrow
14. Moonlight Bay
15. Drink Up and Go Home
16. Shenandoah
DISC THREE // VOLUME III – ALTERNATE TAKES
01. When First Unto This Country 1
02. Walkin Boss 1
03. Two Soldiers 2
04. Freight Train 1
05. The Sweet Sunny South 1
06. There Aint No Bugs on Me 1
07. Hot Corn, Cold Corn 1
08. The Millers Will 1
09. The Sweet Sunny South (Banjos) 1
10. Jenny Jenkins 2
11. Whiskey In the Jar 1
12. Im Troubled 1
13. Hot Corn, Cold Corn 1
14. Walkin Boss 3
15. There Aint No Bugs on Me 2
16. When First Unto This Country 2
Bare Bones: Volume I – Master Takes (2xLP)
“Bare Bones: Volume I Master Takes” is the debut volume in a new series exploring the foundation of David Grisman & Jerry Garcia‘s beloved studio recordings. This installment of duo recordings includes seven master takes released on Garcia/Grisman, “Shady Grove” and “Been All Around This World.” The remaining 12 tracks, mostly from “Not For Kids Only,” were recorded as duos but were embellished with percussion, fiddle, autoharp, vocal harmonies, and yes, even insects while Jerry was out touring. They are presented here for the first time in their original unadorned state on 2xLPs housed in gatefold packaging with liner notes by David Grisman.
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Tracklist:
SIDE A
Walkin Boss
Dreadful Wind and Rain
I Truly Understand
Im Troubled
When First Unto This Country
SIDE B
The Handsome Cabin Boy
Casey Jones
The Sweet Sunny South
Freight Train
SIDE C
Jenny Jenkins
A Horse Named Bill
Arkansas Traveler
Hot Corn, Cold Corn
The Millers Will
SIDE D
There Aint No Bugs on Me
Hopalong Peter
Three Men Went A-Hunting
Whiskey In the Jar
Down In the Valley