Okay- not complex enough, but this one is too complex, derivative, and doesn't respect the melody? Jethro Tull? ELO? James Bond? Interesting take. I'm curious as to your tastes? Name a few bands you like? We may be from different planets, I suspect:)
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8:30 Jethro Tull 10:20 ELO 12:15 James Bond
allusions aren't derivative in a negative way
As you might have suspected, the Grateful Dead songs I've heard are folky knee slappers such as Uncle John's Band. That is what I think of when I say not complex. Like, fall asleep in the elevator not complex. Your example is so complex it has allusions to way more than the 3 styles I mentioned, while not having a cohesive thread throughout, which is much like the conversations I've had at hippie festivals :D So I stand corrected, I see the Dead can get complex.
try Snarky Puppy Elephant Revival TAUK King Canyon FORQ Lettuce Explosions in the Sky
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I'm too stuck in my old hippy ways. Thanks for the list. I have some listening to do!
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Not at all I'm randomly asserting my opinions Internetwide
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