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A double-DVD set which features over five hours of previously unreleased concert and archival performance footage from Led Zeppelin, spanning the years 1969 to 1979.A double-DVD set which features over five hours of previously unreleased concert and archival performance footage from Led Zeppelin, spanning the years 1969 to 1979.A double-DVD set which features over five hours of previously unreleased concert and archival performance footage from Led Zeppelin, spanning the years 1969 to 1979.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 nomination total
Robert Plant
- Self (Vocals and Harmonica)
- (archive footage)
- (as Led Zeppelin)
Jimmy Page
- Self - Electric and Acoustic Guitars)
- (archive footage)
- (as Led Zeppelin)
John Paul Jones
- Self (Bass guitar, Keyboards and Mandolin)
- (archive footage)
- (as Led Zeppelin)
John Bonham
- Self (Drums and Percussion)
- (archive footage)
- (as Led Zeppelin)
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Zeppelin is my favorite band, so when I heard that this double dvd was coming out, I was understandably excited. I'll just cut to the chase here, and say that if you are any kind of Zeppelin fan, you must run out and buy this right away! It's absolutely spectacular! It blows 'The Song Remains The Same' completely out of the water. Why this material was never released before is beyond me. The footage presented here really shows Zep at the peak of their game, which I never really felt that 'Song' quite did. Jimmy Page is the best ever without a doubt, and these performances make Jimi Hendrix look like a chump! Be on the lookout for the live jam 'White Summer'... whew!
Viva Jimmy Page!
Viva Led Zeppelin!
11 out of 10
Viva Jimmy Page!
Viva Led Zeppelin!
11 out of 10
This film is simply incredible and is a must have for all Led Zeppelin Fans. I'm really sorry I missed this film when it came out in 2003. It's just a shame that it took nearly 25yrs. for such a collection of concert footage to be released. "The Song Remains The Same" from 1976 doesn't even compare to this live footage.
The raw power of this band is very evident from the very first minute of this film. Rocking right along, it doesn't matter what genre they're playing; heavy rocker, blues based or acoustic this band could do it all. Not really surprising though, ask any fan from those years when LZ ruled the rock world and they will tell you the same. Now the whole world can see for themselves why they ruled the rock world.
The only negative comment I have is the sound quality one Disc 1. The audio from the Royal Albert Hall set is just a little distorted. The audio quality on Disc 2 is much better.
The raw power of this band is very evident from the very first minute of this film. Rocking right along, it doesn't matter what genre they're playing; heavy rocker, blues based or acoustic this band could do it all. Not really surprising though, ask any fan from those years when LZ ruled the rock world and they will tell you the same. Now the whole world can see for themselves why they ruled the rock world.
The only negative comment I have is the sound quality one Disc 1. The audio from the Royal Albert Hall set is just a little distorted. The audio quality on Disc 2 is much better.
Some people don't like Led Zeppelin, but luckily the number of people who versus the number of people who don't is WAY unbalanced. I am the proud converter of 2 or 3 Led Zeppelin fans and the only reason I was able to do this is because of this DVD.
For one, how someone can listen to "Stairway to Heaven" or "Immigrant Song" without falling in love with Zeppelin is beyond me, but to play the guitar and not like Page... That is like being Christian and not liking Jesus. My friend was like "Led Zeppelin sucks!" and I was like, "Oh yeah, watch this!" After about 2 mins of watching Page pick through "White Summer/Black Mountain Side" he was glued to the screen and has never said a bad thing about Zeppelin since.
Incase you haven't been following the running metaphor I am calling this DVD the Bible of Led Zeppelin. Held high by the followers and used as a converter for the unwashed heathens.
Course there are some things missing like "Over the Hills and Far Away," a good version of "Immigrant Song" and I really didn't need 2 version of "Whole Lotta Love," but what the hell, I'll take 'em.
Because there is nothing besides "The Song Remains the Same" to compare this too I gave it a 10 and even if there were more to compare it too I still would have given it a 10.
For one, how someone can listen to "Stairway to Heaven" or "Immigrant Song" without falling in love with Zeppelin is beyond me, but to play the guitar and not like Page... That is like being Christian and not liking Jesus. My friend was like "Led Zeppelin sucks!" and I was like, "Oh yeah, watch this!" After about 2 mins of watching Page pick through "White Summer/Black Mountain Side" he was glued to the screen and has never said a bad thing about Zeppelin since.
Incase you haven't been following the running metaphor I am calling this DVD the Bible of Led Zeppelin. Held high by the followers and used as a converter for the unwashed heathens.
Course there are some things missing like "Over the Hills and Far Away," a good version of "Immigrant Song" and I really didn't need 2 version of "Whole Lotta Love," but what the hell, I'll take 'em.
Because there is nothing besides "The Song Remains the Same" to compare this too I gave it a 10 and even if there were more to compare it too I still would have given it a 10.
10pkwalden
I bought my first Zep album in 1974 (at 17) and have been hooked ever since. This DVD has now taken pride of place in my music collection. It is not often that a band can boast 4 virtuosos in their lineup but here we can. Each member made their own contribution to the band but on the stage together, the electricity they generated was bigger than the 4 individuals. This masterpiece covers the band's entire career from Led Zep 1 to Coda and this is captured magnificently on this DVD as each concert shows how the band became bigger and bigger over the years. Recently my copy disappeared, but I'm happy to say was found in my 17yo son's room as the new generation discover just how great these guys were. This is a must have for anyone who has an appreciation of rock music. Long live Led Zeppelin.
This is a great no frills collection of some of the greatest performances of what many consider the greatest band of the 1970's. The first disc features a great performance from a 1970 show at the Royal Albert Hall. The second disc shows the band's evolution throughout the decade that they dominated. Of particular interest is the chapter featuring the 1973 Madison Square Garden show that was filmed for The Song Remains the Same featuring outtake performances including wonderful versions of their classics "Misty Mountain Hop" and "The Ocean". Also, you get to see several songs from what would be their final British concert at the 1979 Knebworth Festival. However, the whole two disc set is a treat for all Zeppelin fans.
Did you know
- TriviaThe performance at the Knebworth Festival would be the band's last appearance in England. While rehearsing for an upcoming North American tour beginning in October 1980, drummer John Bonham died in his sleep from pulmonary oedema after a day of heavy drinking.
- ConnectionsEdited from The Song Remains the Same (1976)
- SoundtracksWe're Gonna Groove
Written by Ben E. King and James Bethea
Performed by Led Zeppelin
Royal Albert Hall - January 9, 1970
Details
- Runtime5 hours 20 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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