Anthem to Beauty – The Grateful Dead Documentary DVD

Product Information

Overview

"Anthem to Beauty – The Grateful Dead DVD" is a compelling documentary that charts the evolution of The Grateful Dead—from their experimental, boundary-breaking period embodied in the album Anthem of the Sun to the mellower, acoustic allure of American Beauty. This film offers a rich tapestry of rare TV appearances, recording session footage, home videos, and extensive interviews with band members, lyricist Robert Hunter, and contemporaries from the era. It also features exclusive cuts from classic songs such as "Truckin'," "Candyman," "Box Of Rain," "Attics Of My Life," "Sugar Magnolia," "The Other One," and "Born Cross Eyed." Experience a deep dive into the countercultural spirit that reshaped American music.

Spanish Translation – Overview (Resumen)

"Anthem to Beauty – The Grateful Dead DVD" es un fascinante documental que traza la evolución de The Grateful Dead, pasando de su período experimental y rompedor representado en el álbum Anthem of the Sun a la suave atracción acústica de American Beauty. Este film ofrece un rico tapiz de raras apariciones en televisión, imágenes de sesiones de grabación, vídeos caseros y extensas entrevistas con los miembros de la banda, el letrista Robert Hunter y otros músicos de la época. Además, presenta cortes exclusivos de canciones clásicas como "Truckin'," "Candyman," "Box Of Rain," "Attics Of My Life," "Sugar Magnolia," "The Other One" y "Born Cross Eyed." Sumérgete en el espíritu contracultural que transformó la música en Estados Unidos.

Product Features

• Format & Media: DVD, DVD-Video, Eagle Vision release
• Screen Format: 4:3 (Standard)
• Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo
• Subtitles: Available in Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English
• Region & Format: PAL
• Running Time: Approximately 75 minutes
• UPC: 5034504901476
• Production: A co-production between Eagle Rock Entertainment, BBC, NCRV, VH-1, and Grateful Dead Productions; an Isis Production in association with Daniel Television
• Director: Jeremy Marre
• Executive Producers: Terry Shand, Geoff Kempin, Nick de Grunwald, and Bous de Jong

Interesting Facts

• Musical Evolution on Film:
  The documentary provides a behind-the-scenes look at how The Grateful Dead transformed their sound—from the psychedelic intensity of Anthem of the Sun to the serene, folk-based harmonies of American Beauty.
• Rare Archival Footage:
  Enjoy exclusive, never-before-seen footage capturing live TV appearances, intimate recording sessions, and home videos that offer a raw glimpse into the band’s formative years.
• In-Depth Interviews:
  Featuring candid conversations with band members and key contributors, including lyricist Robert Hunter, this film reveals personal anecdotes and the creative process behind the music.

Spanish Translation – Interesting Facts (Datos Interesantes)

• Evolución Musical en Pantalla:
  El documental ofrece una mirada detrás de cámaras sobre cómo The Grateful Dead transformaron su sonido, pasando de la intensidad psicodélica de Anthem of the Sun a las armonías serenas y basadas en el folk de American Beauty.
• Imágenes de Archivo Raras:
  Disfruta de material exclusivo y nunca antes visto que captura apariciones en televisión en vivo, sesiones de grabación íntimas y vídeos caseros, ofreciendo una visión cruda de los primeros años de la banda.
• Entrevistas en Profundidad:
  Con conversaciones sinceras con los miembros de la banda y colaboradores clave, incluido el letrista Robert Hunter, este film revela anécdotas personales y el proceso creativo detrás de la música.

Track Listing

Featuring cuts from:

1. Truckin'
2. Candyman
3. Box Of Rain
4. Attics Of My Life
5. Sugar Magnolia
6. The Other One
7. Born Cross Eyed

Publishers

This DVD is an Eagle Vision release produced in collaboration with Eagle Rock Entertainment, BBC, NCRV, VH-1, and Grateful Dead Productions, in association with Isis Productions/Daniel Television (1997). It has been crafted to meet or exceed all relevant DVD specifications for non-commercial private use. For more information, please visit:

• Eagle Vision USA
• Eagle Vision International

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English:

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Spanish Translation – Hashtags (Etiquetas)

#DVDGratefulDead #AnthemToBeauty #DocumentalGratefulDead #GrabacionesRaras #RockPsicodélico #MúsicaContracultural #ArchivoDead #DocumentalDVD #LanzamientoEagleVision #HistoriaMusical