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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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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 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.
Led Zeppelin are amazing. How can music touch your soul so much and lift you so much. Actually it isn't music well its half music half magic. I recommend anyone to watch their DVD 'the song remains the same' it contains many of their famous tracks but performed in a different way. The DVD has me trance every time i watch it, it truly contains ultimate magic and power. No matter how bad a mood I'm in as soon as i hear zep I'm quickly put back on top of the world. They are an inspiration to everyone. They know things about the world we don't. Robert Plants voice is an instrument in itself, any noise he made would sound amazing. Their music is about feeling not the lyrics. My favourite tracks are... Over the hills and far away, dazed and confused, since I've been loving you and whole lotta love. I guess i would say I'm an ultimate life long fan!!
This two disc set is incredible! If you're like me and never had the opportunity to actually see the band live, then this is the next best thing. Jimmy Page, who in my opinion is the second best guitarist ever to walk the face of the earth (second only to Slowfingers himself), He puts on an amazing show in every piece of footage in this film. John Paul Jones, although not as up front as Page, puts on one hell of a show. Although in the live atmosphere, his rythmic bass lines aren't as defined as they are on studio recordings, except of course in songs like Dazed and Confused, or What is and What Should Never Be), but his wide array of instumental talent is well displayed in these DVD's. John Bonham is John Bonham, what can I say? There is no comparison, his beats stand out like no other, and this DVD is proof. Last, but not least, Robert Plant wails like no other can wail. If you've ever read Hammer of the Gods, you'll be wondering the same thing as Page was when he first met Robert Plant, why the hell isn't this guy already famous? And so concludes my review, sorry about and spelling or grammar mistakes, Zeppelin rocks.
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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