"Bird Song" (Grateful Dead Harp Cover) - Mikaela Davis and Southern Star Live | Relix
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- Harpist Mikaela Davis covers the song "Bird Song" by Grateful Dead.
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Harp goes perfect with the vibe of birdsong
I was just thinking a set of vibes would go really good with this harp
omg she literally killed it... they killed it... this is going into my bag of tricks to be shared with countless random deadheads at later dates
Aye, I just shared this joy with 2,800 kindred spirits.
I'm actually going to see her on 6/4 in a tiny venue (limited capacity of 50 I think) It'll be the 5th time I've seen her here in NY. Always an amazing show
I’ll try not to take that statement literally.
Bruh
Most worthy indeed!
The marriage of the harp and pedal steel guitar is perfection!
Yes indeed
Who is the steel player?
@@bbldga427 He plays a mean rhythm guitar as well in another vid. Excellent player.
@@bbldga427 Kurt Johnson, check out The Moho Collective or Maybird among others to hear more of him!
PRETTY SURE THIS IS ONE OF JERRY'S ANGELS!
We all are.
I KNOW she is
She is an angel . In every way
Kim h. That's a beautiful observation that iam also very shure about Jerry's angels I met bob and jerry in reno when my brother opened the show at a big place named kings castle it was really inspiring I was getting confident on guitar but at 15 I was very shy bob was nice and invitingly asked me cause he knew I was with my big brothers band and couldn't find his room with was right across from there hallway of big rooms Bob's band he had on the side was called kingfish good band david tourburt from new riders of the purple sage so in walks jerry I got asked to jam I took my guitar everywhere no b.s. thay were so kind to me I had long long hair at 15 but I was so nervous then jerry said heay man that was really good you followed the changes so well I was like thanks he said we just wrote that so it was a thing that kept me at it such nice guys to me. I ll never forget him n bob
I am pretty sure I seen her..coming out of the top of his head and his wings once. Not kidding. This song saved my life one time on the Golden Gate Bridge. Not kidding, once again. Thanks for the harp, sister LOVE!!
i visit once a week so i can float to the heavens on this song
This evokes Garcia’s sentiment about people playing their music “Don’t copy me/us, play it the way it sounds and feels to you”. Which is a way of letting the songs take on their own life, just as they did with the Dead. Actually part of the secret sauce to all of this. A truly beautiful “Birdsong”
Dixieland Jazz lives on. Big Band Swing lives on.
So will the music of the Grateful Dead.
How many of ye are finding ye are coming back to this video over and over...I sure as heck am. I'm a new convert~ I'm so grateful~ Pure magic
Convert to the Dead that is. I have loved Mikaela and her music from the first time I have heard her in 2011. Love the magic Mikaela brings through her harp. Southern Star also have that magic. They are top notch musicians and all with super listening ears. Let the magic continue for years to come.
Wonderful
Yes :)
Yea it’s an amazing cover- this girl is unbelievable-!!
Dude 100 times by now, she NAILS it
Somehow a 20 minute Bird Song isn't long enough....
I feel this. I could listen to them jam on this all day.
Some killer Phil Tones out of that Ric..
The ric sounds good. I wouldn't call them phil tones. The bass player definitely gets it.
first hearing the band and i said sort of the same "killer bass line"
The Ricky sounds tremendous!
I agree. Its really fantastic to finally hear Phil tones. No one really seems to be able to get there. Same for Jack bass. This is awesome. I love these guys. My 1st time hearing them .
@@WarGrrl3 check out Dan Horne’s playing in Grateful Shred. He gets it.
Dude on bass totally nailing it
10 seconds in the Jerry goosebumps covered my whole body. She got the Spirit for sure!
So unbelievably accurate! Exact same experience, exactly as I was reading your comment. Wild
When they finally came around hit the opening melody progression --> instant tears
Pretty sure they’re giving Jerry goosebumps
@@bc6881 🤣
Me too. That bass!
harp+bird song=perfect fit
If you hear that same sweet song again
Will you know why?
Anyone who sings a tune so sweet
Is passin' by
❤💙🤍
Jerry and Janis must be so proud!!
@@jamemacdonald9082 is Mikeala their offspring?
@@KevinJohnson-mf2qu no but she should be😂 the song is about Janice originally and written by Jerry and Hunter
Holy shit almost swayed out of my wheelchair LOL angelic closed my eyes and whent to heaven beautiful
They have it... the touch! And the torch is passed to a new generation...
Amen.
At 67 yrs old, that warms my heart so much!!!!
Indeed
@@rebeccasousa9432 ll in in
Her work with Bobby and the Wolf Brothers is great.
Oooh.... thanks!
I wish there was a professional recording of that night in Syracuse
@@uniqueyoutubehandle yes is there a recording of her with bob n wolf bros
@@johnsennett1690 Wolf Bros Tiny Desk concert
The Dead opened up the interstices of the musical imagination for generations evermore. Psychedelic Bach variations for every woman and man. This, my friends, is reincarnation.
Word
Not only the impeccable (cannot be pecc’d) musicianship, but the sound engineering is also a masterpiece. The layering of the instrument voices is absolutely genius. I wish I had more Deadhead friends to share this with.
Make them...anyway It stands on its own
Can never have too many deadhead friends!
You do man we're all here!
Ya, it's good man
Yep
Sprinkling fairy dust magic in the moonlight.
This might be the best cover of a Grateful Dead song I've ever heard. It is absolutely stunning. Thank you.
Have you ever heard Billy Strings’ Dead covers?
@@dwildrover2426 yeah..sorry but completely unimpressed. They seem so forced and his supporting cast doesn't match his musicianship. Again, just my opinion.
@@ChadGesser wow you must have something wrong with your ears
That you would call this version the best cover makes no sense. She’s not even singing the actual melody of the frickin song!!!🤦🏻♀️
czcams.com/video/Rv4E8ZOaN3Y/video.html
22:00
The National does an amazing cover of Morning Dew. I actually never even listened to the National before but their cover popped up on my algorithm and is definitely the best on the Day of the Dead cover album which it's on.
yes, the bassist is particularly EXCELLENT !!
Guitar player wasn't too shabby either but I was definitely liking the bass players work here
Yes, a thing bass players never took from Phil is the extreme presence in the mix. We live in a musical culture where bass must be well far off behind because... well, I don't know, reasons? Since he never started as a bass player he never took that aspect and showed the world what bass can do, and honestly, I can't think of another way to enjoy bass. Not even Oteil from D&C ever understood this concept, however, this guy is a fucking beast.
Wow
.....thanking the universe for allowing me to find this by accident ......
Taking the extended jam was a brave and tremendous decision. So enjoyable!!!
I close my eyes and was instantly transported to alpine Valley in 1989
Brought tears to my eyes after 30 sec
Took me about 2:30...
I’m crying
I'm not crying but the guitar is awsome
I didn’t realize it but I am too
Wow never heard her before it’s nice , I always liked the harp but never guessed this girl would play dead songs on it , what a privilege!?
Harp + pedal steel guitar is not a combination I would have ever thought of myself, but it works really, really well here. Also that bass player sounds identical to Phil Lesh!
Got to be in my top 10 of harp/pedal steel Dead Covers.
Love the guitar and bass. Harp is way out of place
Absolutely. Flows together so beautifully!
@@joelev9069 LOL
Yeah, hes dropping some serious Phil bombs here
19min and 21sec of Bird Song meditative bliss! Worthy of an Emmy in the world of covers! Cheers to you all for putting that together. You to Pete! 🙏
That's a real Angel 😇 playing dat dere Harp, what a Great Band of class Musicians, seen Mikaela doin a show with BoB Weir. To be honest this is better. Class Musicians who have mastered their Instruments.
There is hope 🎶🎇
This is perfect in every way. Not a note is out of place, there is nothing wanting. And I've got a serious case of goosebumps. Bold, beautiful and impeccable.
She, Weir and the Wolf Brothers did this for an NPR Tiny Desk Concert and it was fabulous.
I have become a little obsessed with this version of Bird Song since first hearing it a couple if months ago. It sounds absolutely magical!
I agree my friend
Psychedelic jams never sounded so good, pure bliss✌️
Billy and the Kids do some special stuff too. Just watched the recent Pier 17 performance where the band was joined by Daniel Donato and Sierra Hull. The Wharf Rat/Franklin's Tower finale is pretty special. This performance, and the audio arrangement, is just spellbinding. It just washes over you like the morning sunrise.
Other-worldly. Brilliant. A new generation picks up the instrument, and carries the story forward...
I have seen a ton of cool stuff in my life, seeing shows at Red Rocks, to the Meadowlands, to New Orleans Jazz Fest, this has to be one of the most amazing Grateful Dead cover songs ever. I've played in and out of bands for 30 years, played a bunch of dead Tunes. Thought I was good. Nope. She takes the cake. The harp is the most amazing instrument, if you are a string player, you can't help but be overwhelmed.
This is just such a great mix of instruments played by people who know what they are doing. Really cool.
We need a love click for this one!
Smiling eyes closed and the chills
Holy crap! Utterly speechless. This is a hauntingly beautiful rendition of one of my all time favorite Garcia songs.
Her band is sooo good...get so much more out of not being afraid to playing less.
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@@johnsluggett1822 space is the most valuable player in the band, so they say.
@@bradleydewey9083 True!
Must be bots giving thumbs down. How could you not love ❤️ this! The bass player shines here. The harp is obviously fantastic. The overall arrangement is inspired. Miss you JJG.
I love Mikaela, but you have to concede that her vocal range is a little limited.
My new favorite Dead cover band. Best Bird Song EVER!
Her voice. The harp. The pedal steel. That Rick bass! OMG so GOOD!
This is an excellent and absorbing masterpiece rendition of Birdsong that I will be listening to for the rest of my life…
🎼Exquisite. Angelic talented beautiful song bird. 🎶
If this does not raise some great feelings or vibes from your heart you just don't have one:) Always love the upbeat edge her Harp playing brings to any musicians she is playing with or type of Music. also LOVE passing on G.D. songs like this to people who would have never heard a Dead tune before but then fall in love:) Musicians like these help to spread the good vibes,thanks. "Peace Takes Practice" Rick
Sublime, ethereal, mesmerizing, Beautiful, subtle and divine. I didn’t think anyone would ever match the Branford Marsalis versions he did with the dead but this is on the same level as that. I hesitate to say that one is better than the other because they are both so amazing. Branford playing with the dead on Birdsong was and still is one of the best Grateful Dead live songs ever. To say that this band’s version is on the same level as that is tremendous praise to give to it.
As I was listening to it, it reminded me how Plato said that the three main qualities of God are the good, the true and the beautiful… And this version was absolutely beautiful.
Add a fourth to Plato, the transcendent ✨🤗🎶
this is really beautiful , i see so much misunderstanding with the dead . its like there are the fans then everyone else writes them off like they were a second rate band or something wtf ? an american treasure . i tend to rip on cover bands but , anyone with the balls to cover the dead is the real deal and this is amazing .
No one of any consequence does.
Oh, there are so many bad Dead cover acts. It’s a weird set of shoes to fill. With mini generations and true generations of fans (I’ve seen grandparents with grand kids at post Dead member project shows), that’s a lot of varied expectations to (hopefully) meet.
Dark Star Orchestra, with an “even the wrong notes and words” ethos was one set...live performance of a historical moment, no changes.
I personally like hearing the bands and artists who take a song and bring it along into the future, while honoring its past. I’m wondering what happens when tunes achieve some immortality.
This is so dang good.
WOW!
I saw them only 5 times and witnessed some magical music but I really didn't get it the first two shows...
The coolest part of the first show was getting miracled without even asking one person for a ticket...😎. but it was salt lake city and I wasn't impressed at all...
Eventually I saw them in California and it was a totally different animal...
I was telling my friend that I wanted to hear
He's gone..... and he said that would be awesome but its not very likely cause they don't play it much....
Well they were groovin and first set was awesome ending with yup he's gone.....🙄
😃😃😃 into drums and space......beyond anything that I could have hoped for....
And this woman and the band are channeling that energy! Very nicely done
Yes a treasure. I remember 88 when I was not going to the shows when I suddenly reali,realized, I would be missing out on gold. Glad I went. Life affirming show...always something there
I think most consider them to be one of the most important bands of their time. The major critics usually rate their 60’s to early 70’s albums very highly. Their shows broke boundaries in regards to how they stretched out musically, allowed taping, changed their sets night to night. I think many who aren’t even fans acknowledge them as an important band.
She makes us here Rochester, NY proud! To think, I saw The Dead here in town at Silver Stadium on July 2, 1987, long before she was born!
Zang that harp is pure
A beautiful rendition!!!!
I'm not a huge fan of covers and been seeing the dead since 1971'. This is absolutely nothing short of stunning. Thank you for sharing this.
I can just picture Jerry playing a harp in heaven
This is very pretty. The bass is so on it while dancing around it. I really enjoyed this.
Name of the bass player?
@@christopherlee1040 Hi the bass player is Shane McCarthy
@@deirdremccarthy8652 Thanks Deirdre! Any relation? If so can you send me in the right direction towards other projects he has been a part of?
Umm. I fell in love with her after watching for about 15 seconds. Amazing rendition of a great song. What a talented group of musicians and Mikaela is dreamy. Swoon.
Same😊
She is a treasure
This is a wonderful rendition of a beautiful song. The musicianship of all the band is impressive enough but hearing well you completely "get" the Dead lifts it so much higher. I'll be watching this many more times in the future.
I am overcome with emotion! A wondrous which , as noted above, signalsindeed
Is this what Birdsong played in Heaven sounds like??? Beautiful girl, I love it! Well played!!!
Such a blessing. Full of light.
Jerry is smiling
I think I even see a tear of gratefulness.
Peace love and light all in a transformative journey.
Ty
Dam that bass player really has Phils sound! A Rick and Ampeg B15. Who knew!
Harp and Pedal Steel are wonderfully trippy, ethereal and cosmic. This is really good!
The tone of the Rickenbacker is puré bliss.great versión of a classic Dead song.
Unless I'm mistaken, and correct me please if I'm wrong, this song originally appeared on Jerry's solo album with Deal, The Wheel, Sugaree etc. Heard the Dead play it live of course, e.g. at Veneta, OR. That concert is on CZcams.
Love early rush for geddy
@@georgestevens1502 Yes, that is correct. A truly singular album.
Phil had a very distinctive sound and the same with his playing hes a fabulous bassist n underrated to many but some people just don't know he was in a lot of great musician famous peoples top rated bass players of all time hes very busy but right in the pocket
Oh yes I forgot mr lesh would use dynamic mechanics of being to play along so well to something hes never heard nor played along with his tone was far more interesting than a rick he had the best sounding bass lines and knew when to switch tones like I said one of the most interesting bassist ever born
Oh my goodness! Been having a bit of a spring drought here in ND, prayed for rain. The next night, as I was playing guitar along with some of my favorite bands on you tube, the algorithm brought me to this at the same time it started softly snowing rain. Keep playing please!
A beautiful cover that honours the original in every way. Superb!
never heard an absolute banger on a harp before
Well this is an amazing surprise on an early Friday night. BZ!
Not only is this a beautiful song but the way this young lady delivers the lyrics leaves you speechless 😮 she’s definitely “got it”
What an ethereal jam!
This performance displays the art of collective improvisation at the very highest level; a very rare and outstanding accomplishment. And yet this band also possesses a body of original songs that is equal to this impressive achievement and is of the highest quality both musically and lyrically. As is obvious from this performance, all band members are masters of their instruments and I strongly recommend listeners to explore the full scope of this extraordinary band.
This is just spine tinglingly beautiful, far out and f***ing mindbending. I can't believe what I'm hearing! 🤤🇬🇧✌️🇺🇸
Thank you Universe for Jerry Garcia The Grateful Dead Robert Hunter Janis Joplin and this beautiful young woman who is quite really connected to all the universe God bless everyone
mikaela you bring such added beauty to the beauty that is our Bird Song
Freakin' GREAT JOB! The Dead has been tweaked and loved by so many musicians. Your version is my favorite. 🎵💀🥀
This Bird Song sure tells a wonderful tale. I have listened on and off all day today...isn't this such a treat~
Pedal steel player totally nails Jerry's Candyman, New Riders and Teach Your Children era pedal steel tone. Fantastic vocal, bass and rhythm/lead guitar too. Drummer with a nice light touch then opens it up effortlessly. Bass tone reminds me of Jack Casady from earliest Hot Tuna era. Stellar version. Jam sections are sublime.
Yes! New riders comes through loud and clear. Glad I’m not the only one to catch that.
@@thupkt1034 New Riders combined with Dead improv breaks with the harp as the inspired extra something. Wish this group would do Jerry's The Wheel.
Yea, verily! I think there is a version by them on CZcams but the recording quality isn't as good as this recording. Someone did a superb job mic'ing, recording and mixing this audio.
I truly think Phil Lesh is a very underrated bassist. He is never mentioned in the lists of great rock bassists . His sound was very unique and had that beautiful soft plucky sound that was central to the Dead’s music sound and feel. I say this as a Huge Rush and Who fan and years of listening to Geddy Lee and John Entwistle. Phil Lesh should be in the conversation amongst amongst all time great bassists.
Totally agree. Phil is my personal best bass player for sure. On the bus since 9/2/78, changed me for ever. That second set is other worldly , never forget that day, 50 or 60 feet in front of the band, Giants Stadium. Beyond those others you mentioned, Chris Squire of Yes, and Berry Oakley original Allman Brothers bassist. Have to mention Paul McCartney as well, some of McCartneys playing was just awesomely rocking, so musical and tasteful. John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin also to be mentioned among great rock bass players.
Yes
And just like that, it is over. I literally daydreamed about 15 minutes away during this song, and thought, why is it ending so soon? Magnificent version of my favorite Dead Song.
She's awesome
The Rickenbacker doing Phil grooves! It's like Phil Squire! Chris Lesh! I dig it.
Absolutely beautiful, spirit of the birdsong and beyond. Treat the youth right! Our future!
Some great space in this music....thank you.
That part when you melted all of our faces..
I felt that..
⚡
Wow, just wow. A whole new take on one of my favorite Dead Tunes. Mikaela makes this song float on air.
More people should experiment with those skeletons the dead laid out
great comment . . . the Dead are the only reason I became addicted to playing guitar at age 54, after having not played for almost 30 years . . . it's the space between the notes, inside the chords . . . they're endless
Mikaela, you have sung me to sleep with this song so many times. Over 100 nights. Thank you
Now me as well😊❤
Bass player gots perfect pitch
And who would know better than Phil!
I CANNOT STOP LISTENING TO THIS PURE ANGELIC BEAUTIFULNESS!!!
Omg that bass is so on point
What a beautiful woman/song and killer band/sound. Love this on so many levels. Such a beautiful dead song!
cont.Russell Goebel's comment
I stumbled across this. Dude is channeling Phil. The whole band is amazing and keeping this music fresh.
I wish Jerry could see her, he probably can! When I saw Jerry last in San Francisco, I saw wings on him that night. It was the last time he played the Warfield theatre 🎭. Wow, I love her!
Dead-on essential Dead! Absolutely Spellbinding ❤👌👏
I wonder how much Mikaela Davis has listened to Dorothy Ashby and Brandee Younger. Davis' style has matured over the last year and her improvisations have improved significantly. Her style definitely reminds me a bit of Ashby at times throughout this.
What a great ensemble sound
Beautifully played by all of you!!! 🤩💀🪶🌹
That BASSIST though
Loving all the music and fun from Patti Cornell. Thanks for sharing everything with you guys
This is incredible! I'm literally crying with joy! 💖
Jerry would smile.
Saw her with Weir in Syracuse, great show. Great job
You have brought the harp and pedal steel TOGETHER! This is not something I expected to see in my lifetime.
This is fantastic! Almost makes up for Mikaela and friends getting the hook today after only two songs.