abbashake007 says:

07-10-2008

The guitar lead in this song sounds somewhat similar in its riffs and scale to the guitar lead towards the end of Hotel California by Eagles, especially the acoustic version of the latter.

Chris says:

edited on 05-09-2008

Here’s an excerpt from an article by Steve Romanoski on iBluegrass.c o m : “The crème of the crop is an extended version of (David) Grisman's composition "Arabia." The tune's structure is free form, yet controlled. Perhaps the facet that holds this kind of work together is the mutual understandin g that's evident in the bond between these two exceptional players. Yet the intensity of the moment is evident on (Jerry) Garcia's face when they show the band working the composition out in the studio..

Chris says:

edited on 05-09-2008

Grisman noted that the composition was a potpourri of elements. David had an Arabic sounding tune, which was matched with Garcia's fusional guitar and a Cuban folk song from (Jim) Kerwin. Each player then found their particular groove yet never broke from the whole. And, while the tune holds to sixteen minutes in length, the continued interaction makes this one a special experience.” The documentary film about David and Jerry, entitled Grateful Dawg, was produced by Grisman’s daughter, Gillian.

yusramoez says:

01-09-2008

Flavors of Arabic, latin, indian lounge music!