Grateful Dead - Ollin Arageed / Fire On The Mountain (Giza, Egypt 9/15, 16/1978)

[@rkhale02]

You never see stuff like this these days. Can't think of a single moment that just feels as magical as this in modern music memory.

[@cleech74]

Until there’s band playing a show from the surface of the Moon, this will continue to be the most magical moment.

[@thehelpinghand9487]

That's why we must take what they have taught and translate it to the masses. Show them! Become the magic! Easier said than done, I know, but if we don't at least try one may never know. Besides, it's already happening. There's magic everywhere these days. It's out there. All of us, we have magical moments every day. Although, you are referring to a magical experience like playing beside the pyramids and I might sound insane, but do it. Anyone can play a miracha or bongo, a de' jembe. Get yourself a one way trip flight and go out there and experience it for yourself. Take the days off. You need em. You've been working hard. I'd say, "it's on me," but I'm not making the "big bucks," as they say right now, and plus I'm experiencing magic at this very moment. Baby on the way, two months to go. Bliss. It's out there, man. Listen to the wind and to the words of those who speak to you.

[@hoobyonthebeat]

Travis Scott actually tried this year but the Egyptian authorities canceled his schedulation due to allegations of been related with freemasonry LOL... Meanwhile the Grateful Dead....😅😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@iamonekim]

@rkhale02 n @cleech74 : Agreed...Absolutely Magical. As of Septiembre 2023, not sure anything comes close to this love-in-fused, equanimous mingling of cultural brotherhood n good vibes🤙. Bless all who come here and all that don't. 🙏💕☮️🌍

[@joannehack7588]

Agreed, indeed. This is such a magical video

[@thomasparkin4183]

All the music by the Grateful Dead is good for the soul.

[@eminem13001]

Cosmic vibes

[@ivansbacon]

Music is the language of the soul, The Dead always spoke Kindly.

[@MarkMasters...]

Absolutely.🌌

[@nectanbo]

Much love from an Egyptian who is not a fan of the Grateful Dead but a big fan of Hamza El Din. It is truly beautiful to see this intermingling of culture and the harmony that results

[@DoWithLove-j5d]

This....world peas

[@SuperStrik9]

If I could attend any series of concerts in history it would be The Grateful Dead's 3 shows in Egypt 1978. Playing near The Sphinx and The Pyramids is INCREDIBLE.

[@blakewhittington4336]

It was actually considered a bad run believe it or not but still be cool to be there and see it. They had a lot of technical issues from what I read in Phil's book

[@bobwobbabble5151]

@@blakewhittington4336i know that the band wasn’t happy but I think the best versions of Fire, Truckin were here in Egypt.

[@reverendbarker650]

I know two people who attended, the atmosphere was incredible ,in general ( this piece excepted ) the musical output was average, but I'm sure if one was there and sampled the wares on offer one would have been in bliss.

[@NLT-pm4sq]

This really is the greatest band in the land.

[@deadreckoning6288]

They always have been. "They aren't the best at what they do, they're the only ones that do what they do" ~ Bill Graham.

[@burningrabbitacres8330]

Micky is in Heaven there. The Shaman that he too became. Wow. Delicious video treasure. Thank you for long time....

[@gratefuldead]

"One of the most magical events in the Grateful Dead's entire 30 year trip was their Egypt voyage, and this video captures one of the many special moments that happened when the Dead visited Egypt. Hamza El Din and his choir performed Ollin Arageed with the Dead accompanying, and the seamless transition into Fire On The Mountain is one of the coolest musical juxtapositions in the Grateful Dead's history. Perfection personified." -David Lemieux

[@clc-gl4jn]

Amazing

[@nochepatada]

Did they smuggle Jerry's dope or just buy it there?

[@christopherwellman2364]

That's so... Pharaoh

[@christopherwellman2364]

@@nochepatada It was shipped.

[@horpsnark]

Beautiful work.....

[@joannehack7588]

My favorite musical video of the 20th century. Amen

[@joannehack7588]

And the 21st century

[@joannehack7588]

This video always leaves me speechless and smiling. I need to listen to it at least once a month

[@joannehack7588]

It keeps me grounded

[@joannehack7588]

This music is as fragrant as turmeric and Nile spice

[@joannehack7588]

AMEN

[@joannehack7588]

🙏

[@ivansbacon]

Ollin Arageed - This is one of my favorite performances by the Grateful Dead, such a beautiful and appropriate melody for the warm and enveloping tone that Jerry brought out of his guitar. It feels like it was always a Dead song. Jerry's smiling :)

[@yochevedbrachasimon4979]

Listening to this magic in the middle east right now. Thanks for posting

[@joannehack7588]

What an awesome transition into “Fire On The Mountain”

[@joannehack7588]

🙏

[@Karmakatt6]

No matter how low my mood goes, Jerry.. man, oh man. 😢 ❤️

[@PortsmouthCherokee]

You people like you all know there are other people that make this up right..its not just all about jerry

[@user-kcrpine]

@user-xd1gt9if2v - you like what you want, they like what they do. Deal with it. Cope harder.

[@floydoroid]

​@@PortsmouthCherokee Whats the problem? People can't be fond of Jerry?

[@jrvondoom]

I just smoked post night shift. What a lovely surprise at this hour. Thanks folks ✌🏼❤️

[@tomcedergren2032]

There is nothing like a Grateful Dead concert

[@joannehack7588]

Never get tired of listening to this!!!!!!

[@joannehack7588]

😻

[@ianfry5646]

Transcendent time. Ollin Arageed first heard at the 1am soundcheck on 9/14. Feel blessed to have been on the bus. "Hamza!"

[@DrDarkStar68]

A special rhythmic and wonderful moment in Grateful Dead history.

[@The93ssfd]

Absolutely one of the coolest musical events I have ever seen. Of course done by the incomparable Grateful Dead!

[@ThatsABopwithDrewGlenn]

This is medicine for my soul

[@VinnMan]

I was today years old when I first heard this combo... so good!

[@johnathonmcquigg8629]

Has got to be one of the most magical things to take place of all time.

[@joannehack7588]

The most magical music video I have ever heard or seen

[@samxer1037]

Doesn’t matter what language it’s spoke. Music is Magic. ❤

[@joannehack7588]

Wow! The whole world CAN come together thru music

[@sh230968]

Sphinx also becomes a deadhead. It was swinging for a while too. On a serious note, seeing Mickey with the local Egyptian band was such a refreshing sight.

[@DiscoMan328]

I’m getting goosebumps and it just started!

[@ryanfreese5022]

Phil dropping BOMBS during the transition. I’m melting

[@PurpleOldMaN]

lol

[@Karmakatt6]

Instant Enlightenment. "Bam.." -Steve Parish

[@Jma311]

No kidding

[@lunac7596]

❤️🌀⭐️🔥

[@ramyyoussif4029]

Probably favorite version of fire on the mountain. Wondered if I'd ever get to see this! So fulfilling.

[@ramyyoussif4029]

I should've looked for this a long time ago.

[@sneakerfacevids441]

There was a whole dvd that was released a few years ago. Pretty sure you can still order it.

[@jeffreykaphan8216]

Yes, an exceptional version of Fire on the Mountain. Jerry was on track that night.

[@Sleepy_Alligator]

There is a KZbin vid. Of the Scarlet Fire from my first show 9/2/78. Coming in at just under 30 minutes, that entire time is just other worldly. 9/2/78 was the last show in the states before Egypt they were most clearly pumped. One of the great Estimated Eyes that day as well.

[@sallyseashells8051]

You can feel the hope in the music

[@tomjannepuckett633]

We (Sen Cohen’s staff) had the State Department translate Olin Arageed when the shows were happening: “I’m glad you could come…”

[@stefanschleps8758]

You're a legend! Peace.

[@joannehack7588]

🪐

[@oddballrecords6551]

Unbelievable! WOW. This is magical. Would be great if this show got a vinyl release one day.

[@FunkHitsTheFan]

I always wish for this show to have an official vinyl release as well. But there is a 3 disc bootleg vinyl, with different takes than rocking the cradle from that Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

[@pango-y8j]

Should have had a Camelopardalis 🐪. Effect San Rafael Marin county San Francisco California rastafari respect Africa Ethiopia Addis Ababa Selassie I Jah creation Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️

[@ChrisSMurphy1]

The post of posts!!! I threw a Round Robin party at UMass in my dorm and 500 people showed up. I organized it and collected all the money around 10pm, i had $500 in my pockets and the party was picking up steam. Everybody urged me to go get reinforcements at the store and this girl I knew said she’d drive me. I ran up to grab my coat on cloud 9, i was the man of the hour. I grabbed my coat and the Egypt CD was on my desk cause i had just discovered it. I grabbed it got in this girls car and asked if i could put in a CD. She told me I could play anything i wanted. I put this Jam into Fire in as we got the reinforcements to keep the party going. never forget it, this Jam is just too good, We miss you Jerry

[@NicholasOsella]

still amazes me, how some hippies from San Fransisco built themselves into an immovable object like the Grateful Dead, then found an opportunity to play at the steps of the Sphinx /Great Pyramids of Egypt ... really makes you think * Nick

[@paulmaggiar8274]

This is so hypnotic.

[@jonathansloane702]

One of the shows they played in Egypt was broadcast live on the radio, might have been this one, I remember that drumming, never heard anything like that before. Phil wanted to play at a place of power and Giza is ground zero.

[@darthrevan6054]

What a time to be alive

[@budgreen7549]

I wish I was. So many times getting high an tripping hoping to catch the same vibe. It won't ever be the same

[@berndjungmann5600]

Not many of us are still alive..😢

[@larrymcardle]

@7:15 "Hey what's up fellas?" Sounds like Jerry responding "Fire on the mountain." Not sure I've seen Phil having so much fun. I've listened to this bootleg for decades. Thanks so much for the video.

[@joannehack7588]

Again- I just gotta say, this is the most righteous video I have ever seen in my lifetime

[@joannehack7588]

Thank you

[@joannehack7588]

AMEN

[@joannehack7588]

🙏

[@darkfieldmpls]

I hear this and I'm just baffled by how they thought they blew it in Egypt. Just magically beautiful. I've heard all the Egypt shows and I don't think there's a straight up dud in the bunch.

[@blakewhittington4336]

Best shakedown I've ever heard from those shows too

[@debomb721]

I think the playing is largely good, just the sound mix seems kinda off which makes it sound a bit weird

[@markbuggy7400]

This version of Ollin Arageed with the GD and the beautiful lead Jerry plays, melded to me and is forever a part of my groove and hope.

[@shawnsinclair6581]

This is such an incredible show! I am so thankful to see the video.

[@joannehack7588]

The best music video of the 20th Century in Gisa, Egypt- the Grateful Dead

[@ryanw6626]

It's so cool how Jerry can evoke such darkness at the drop of a hat.

[@Karmakatt6]

Poppa steering that boat 😉

[@user-dc1dr9kr8x]

He was a moody player for sure

[@jeffcusann]

This must have been an amazing experience for them!! Thank you for letting us be apart of it for a while!!!!

[@burningrabbitacres8330]

That clapping, done with hands like drum skins themselves. Precious.

[@Wharfrat314102]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I cant believe it took me this long to find this!!!!! What an amazing groove. Enchanting.

[@clc-gl4jn]

Miss Jerry... A whole lot... Awesome footage

[@garysparks4372]

Terripin station….. a tall redwood of a song! Stands alone in a Huge collection of songs !!!❤ 17:01

[@juliogarcia773]

Una belleza de música, por Grateful Dead...!!!!!!!!

[@rafaeldelaflor]

They got the rhythm, they got the blues and rock. Yesss

[@cascadiauploader8130]

Please return these to weekly - we love them and we know you have the footage! Fire on the Mountain is one of my favorite songs, love this version. Not new tape but likely new remaster. Good stuff!

[@78thandSynth]

Thank you.

[@meghanryan6707]

Goosebumps and tears, whew

[@joannehack7588]

This is the most powerful video I’ve ever seen

[@joannehack7588]

AMEN

[@joannehack7588]

Thank you Jerry

[@connorferrand527]

Mickey must’ve thought he’d died and gone to heaven

[@comicscrazy3664]

I'd wager lol. Mickey to me has always been in love new & innovative ethnic sounds, found I'm sure during their many travels. And I think that love sure has blessed us with some wild & crazy drums during many a show. Peace

[@edtaylor1576]

Magic is alive and well…..hidden in places like this

[@PortsmouthCherokee]

So true wow

[@joannehack7588]

Too cool

[@Nedsue]

This so amazing, I cannot say enough. I'm a bellydancer (raqs Sharqi) and a huge Deadhead and this combines 2 of my greatest loves.

[@garysparks4372]

Miss her….Donna G. She floats in and adds beauty.

[@bbolder6264]

The important of that I understand all super nice lyrics I’m from Morocco love music 🎶

[@ethankershaw1921]

what a band

[@g.e.5723]

Unbelievable, the friggin' Dead in friggin' Egypt!

[@bobareebop]

I love that camera shot over the sound board. Very cool.

[@camronbay1]

Jerry Garcia man he’s on fire with the guitar tone some very talented musicians.

[@garysparks4372]

Garcia ! Pigtails only twice have I seen that!

[@erictalkington5674]

This two piece track is one of my favorite Dead pieces ever. I have the bootlegs of both shows in Egypt and had the. Since about 2004. When I say bootlegs, I mean actually soundboards, but they weren't store bought so I call them bootlegs. I have both full shows and it was cool to see them take a bad ass soundboard I had for years and make a studio release out of it. I'm still waiting to get Swing Auditorium '77 on actual CD. I think they released it, not sure if it was CD or download, but I want a store bought copy of that show. It's absolutely my favorite show the Dead has ever done. Sure Cornell is dope and so are many other shows, but as for me I'll take 2/26/77 ANY day.

[@georgelogreco8810]

I love this so much. Thanks for making my month.

[@jamminjohnyevo]

Jerry so laid back and loose all the while ready to melt your face off with a smile on his face(~):}

[@danallshaw1131]

Walton, back in the corner. Always wanted to see this footage.

[@joannehack7588]

Jerry, your job on Earth was complete.

[@floydoroid]

This absolutely tops Pink Floyd in Pompeii in my opinion. This is so mesmerizing and beautiful... No disrespect to PF ;) anyways, love you all and lets keep on celebrating this amazing band through the years! 💀❤

[@offtherecord86]

Okay but the funky part of Echoes…

[@rhlang11]

PF was not improv, they were same.

[@newusernamehere4772]

​@@rhlang11Pink Floyd had lots of improv early on but Live at Pompeii also didnt have an audience lol

[@jrsinsf]

comparing apples and oranges

[@floydoroid]

​@@jrsinsfdepends on how you're looking at it

[@joannehack7588]

Please pray for peace

[@joannehack7588]

Peace in the Middle East

[@Charismafire]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you freaking awesome I'm a little grateful. Peace

[@llamatoots7699]

This is so clucking cool!

[@justinbrantley4252]

Just fucking awesome! Never old only better

[@ericvonharding3421]

Release the whole show!

[@horpsnark]

Beautiful work.....

[@radiocontroljourney1650]

Wonderful, wonderful video

[@berndjungmann5600]

Those where the glory days...

[@LSommer]

Thanks!

[@speedspeed121]

As a musician, I always like to listen and decide whether the rest of the band knew what song they were going into when one of the members started the new song. In this case, I think it was all Phil.

[@olliepops1124]

Same! I particularly focused on this one because it seems that Jerry hitting his pedal is often on the start of the FOTM transition, and especially around 78-79 when Jerry’s fuzz and wah sounds got much more distinctive and distorted than they ever were in ‘77. Not the case here though . Jerry’s leads are pretty clean to what he sometimes does. Phil seemed to be behind the wheel for most of this video to me. He always seemed to have a ball with the main bass line of this song’s verses. I’ve noticed that he sometimes gets so in the groove with it that he just kinda vamps on it all through the jam sections. I prefer the Mother’s Day ‘78 to this show, but this one is definitely top 10 of ‘78 for me. Lots of early 1978 is under appreciated. Jerry was really enjoying having the new and improved Irwin Wolf guitar back, or at least that’s my theory. Some of those early ‘78 Midwest shows have Jerry just absolutely shredding and wailing. Dick’s Picks Vol 18 is from (what I think was) the first of that February/March run through middle America. That is a great example of what I’m saying. Cheers, fellow Deadhead.

[@hobgoblin4199]

Sounds like here comes sunshine was wanted at a point or uncle John's band

[@olliepops1124]

@@hobgoblin4199 Fairly confident that everyone was very much done playing HCS by 1978. I get it. Nobody really takes the lead with any purpose on HCS. It’s an oddball example of a GD track that the studio rendition is probably sufficient. I mean, not for me personally because I’m live Dead until death, baby! Still, it had some renditions with bright moments at the ass-end of ‘73 that are neat. Compared to a composition like Dark Star or even an extended example of a tight sounding Estimated >Eyes, I see how lacking and maybe even creatively restrictive HCS could be. Don’t quote me, but I think they played it again either at the end of Hornsby’s tenure or perhaps just after his departure even? Your comment also raises the interesting Live Dead puzzle game of trying to guess, predict, or anticipate the very attasecond a jam ceases to be something and has become something else. I do it pretty frequently, I think? Cheers folks.

[@elioth7795]

i read another comment pointing out 7:15 where you can hear phil asking jerry what song they were going into.

[@speedspeed121]

@@elioth7795 Thank you for bringing me back to this video

[@jkennedy8392]

Thankyou

[@AraCod]

Ah the bass here❤⚡️💙 RIP Phil🥀

[@pageluvva]

Phil sounding great!

[@wizzlemane7308]

Rocked the Cradle.

[@Surge_LaChance]

Magical.

[@erichajosch3537]

We definitely are not in tho golden age of music anymore. But we sure as shit live in the golden ahe of having access to live shows on phone or watching old shows that u nvr wld have found on cd/tape/record.

[@Red1701D]

I was there with my wife and friends from Schultz American School.

[@sneakerfacevids441]

Great choice !

[@bbolder6264]

This is art of music super super nice Arabic music it’s art 🙏🏻

[@stefanschleps8758]

This is oddly enough just where Jerry was musically with Blue Incantation. Only decades apart. Captain Trips was taking us into shamanistic territory in both cases. This piece of Ollin Arageed is distinctly a sufi incantation. Bliss takes ones soul to God, and the experience of God is bliss. We are everywhere. NFA

[@deadreckoning6288]

Beautifully said. I often wonder where Jerry would have taken us had he lived another 20 - 30 years. NFA ⚘

[@stefanschleps8758]

@@deadreckoning6288 Thanks. Me too. I often wonder where Jerry was?! A grand place I'm sure. Peace.

[@johnmorelli6315]

Pure Alchemy.🌹⚡️🌹

[@danieljones1981]

Have the box set, wich folds out nice pop ups

[@yourontheair]

great entertainers you too Bill W.

[@joannehack7588]

Don’t get no better ☮️🙏

[@joannehack7588]

🇺🇦

[@joannehack7588]

✌🏽

[@joannehack7588]

❤

[@joannehack7588]

missin’ Phil

[@joannehack7588]

🙏

[@joannehack7588]

Amen

[@joannehack7588]

Say hey to Jerry

[@joannehack7588]

☮️🙏🤩

[@bobbybloodfeastin308]

Coolest thing they ever did.

[@NicholasOsella]

They seem so Fucking burned out and exhausted, yet somehow puLL it together and manage to sing for the sheer occasion. You can't fault them or even hate, because how could you disagree? They're playing STILL for aLL of humanity...