Led Zeppelin Reunion Concert (3 Viewers)

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I would argue that the release of Coda was generally a mistake after Bonham's death. But you're right in that they've been less exploitative of their past than most.

If people enjoy it, great. Obviously people are opening their wallets to support PBS when Smokey Robinson & the Miracles comes on TV. But that still doesn't make it any less sad.

Problem is that you get things like the Granny, er, Grammy awards, and they're too busy recognizing acts 10-20, if not 30, years too late. Their new artist awards are a joke and show a complete lack of comprehension about what makes good music in the present day. And this living in the past just contributes to the dismissal of good, ground-breaking music today that isn't getting nearly enough attention... but might unfortunately get it only in the echoes of its heyday as part of a reunion tour. :sick:

 

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I would argue that the release of Coda was generally a mistake after Bonham's death. But you're right in that they've been less exploitative of their past than most.

If people enjoy it, great. Obviously people are opening their wallets to support PBS when Smokey Robinson & the Miracles comes on TV. But that still doesn't make it any less sad.

Problem is that you get things like the Granny, er, Grammy awards, and they're too busy recognizing acts 10-20, if not 30, years too late. Their new artist awards are a joke and show a complete lack of comprehension about what makes good music in the present day. And this living in the past just contributes to the dismissal of good, ground-breaking music today that isn't getting nearly enough attention... but might unfortunately get it only in the echoes of its heyday as part of a reunion tour. :sick:

Coda had a sentimental value for the band I think, everyone knows it's a poor album but they had to publish it. It was simply closure, end of a story so to say.

Granny/Grammy is like FIFA's World Player of the Year, hyped up to be something big when everyone knows Ballon d'Or is the one that counts. I don't even follow those awards, I don't even care who's inducted in the RNR Hall Of Fame. I mean what's the point of inducting Eric Clapton(even though I love him) in it 3 times(Cream, Yardbirds, solo) when there are other artists out there who are more deserving? Not to mention there are artists there that aren't even RNR...

The blame is layed on Recording labels though, they're the ones who are holding back talented artists and pretty much destroying the music industry(fight against piracy and most importantly the Loudness War which is the worst ever thing that happened to music). It's hard, damn near impossible, for new artists to get the spotlight today without the help of a major label and they want things done their way... Indie labels can only do so much on the other hand.

 

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People would have already seen this..but this is footage from the very concert that Vlakto opened the thread about.The sound quality is awful.But this is..OFFICIALY..the greatest riff ever created!

I give you..Whole Lotta Love.


There's a part in the middle of this this version and the original version ofcourse,where 'normal' music breaks down and its all weird effects n stuff...and then there's a drum roll and Jimmy kickstarts it with a fill in solo..fuck..that part alone gives me multiple orgasms

PS.I read somewhere that Whole Lotta Love's studio version is used to test speaks because the Bass is so deep.A poor speaker,and your speaker might 'explode'.Dont know if its true though.

 

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Wayyy wayyyy down insiiiide.

Wuhhhhhman.... yooooOOOOOOO neeed eh...



Depeeeeeennnndsl!!!!!!

 

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Whats with the UN logo?

 

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It's the Official Bladder Control Undergarment of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

 

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People would have already seen this..but this is footage from the very concert that Vlakto opened the thread about.The sound quality is awful.But this is..OFFICIALY..the greatest riff ever created!

I give you..Whole Lotta Love.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE_azOraU34&feature=related

There's a part in the middle of this this version and the original version ofcourse,where 'normal' music breaks down and its all weird effects n stuff...and then there's a drum roll and Jimmy kickstarts it with a fill in solo..fuck..that part alone gives me multiple orgasms

PS.I read somewhere that Whole Lotta Love's studio version is used to test speaks because the Bass is so deep.A poor speaker,and your speaker might 'explode'.Dont know if its true though.

That's indeed one kick-ass riff. My mobile phone's ringtone actually. :eyebrows:

Never heard of that story, could be it's used for testing speakers(then again hundreds of songs are used for that) but for speakers to explode? I don't think so.

 

[HelterSkelter]

Try When The Levee Breaks..makes a much better ringtone:eyebrows:

 

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Try When The Levee Breaks..makes a much better ringtone:eyebrows:

Nah, WLL is cooler. Suits me more.

 

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Try When The Levee Breaks..makes a much better ringtone:eyebrows:

Now that makes a nice Depends reference...

 

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Led Zeppelin to tour, record without singer Plant

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LONDON (AFP) — Legendary rock band Led Zeppelin are planning to return to recording and touring -- without singer and frontman Robert Plant, bassist John Paul Jones told BBC radio.

Jones said the hard-rocking group were trying out different singers to replace Plant, who has repeatedly voiced his reluctance to join in a full reunion after a mammoth one-off gig at the O2 Arena in London last December.

Some 20 million people applied for 20,000 tickets for the charity concert -- the band's first full gig since they split in 1980 following the death of drummer John Bonham.

Jones said he, guitarist Jimmy Page and Bonham's drummer son Jason were keen to get out playing concerts again -- and were not hanging around waiting for Plant to change his mind.

"We are trying out a couple of singers," the 62-year-old said. "We want to do it. It's sounding great and we want to get on and get out there."

Jones said the band were not searching for a Plant replica.

"It's got to be right. There's no point in just finding another Robert," he said. "You could get that out of a tribute band, but we don't want to be our own tribute band.

"There would be a record and a tour, but everyone has to be on board."

The O2 show -- the first time the original three played together in public for 19 years -- was part of a tribute concert for the late Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, who signed the group in 1968.

Led Zeppelin went on to sell more than 300 million albums worldwide, with "Stairway to Heaven", "Whole Lotta Love" and "Kashmir" among their best-loved songs.

Jones said the one-off London show was "wonderful."

"The most pleasure is making music. I love listening to it, but nothing is as much fun as having an instrument in my hand and communicating with people," he said.

Preparing for the O2 concert had been "very hard work," but everything had clicked on the night, he added.

"It felt like the next night of the last tour."

But while the others seem keen on keeping the momentum going from their hugely successful reunion gig, Plant has said the context would have to feel right and he would not want to tour old material and become their own tribute act.

Plant has been busy touring with US country violinist Alison Krauss following a well-received hit album together.

In a statement on his website on September 29, Plant said he had "no intention whatsoever" of touring with anyone for at least the next two years once his current tour ends.

"Contrary to a spate of recent reports, Robert Plant will not be touring or recording with Led Zeppelin. Anyone buying tickets online to any such (an) event will be buying bogus tickets," the statement read.

Plant said: "It's both frustrating and ridiculous for this story to continue to rear its head when all the musicians that surround the story are keen to get on with their individual projects and move forward.

"I wish Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham nothing but success with any future projects," he added.

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I'm stumped...I'd say respect to Robert but at the same time I wish he'd change his mind.

 

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They shouldnt do this without Plant.No fucking way.

I can take Coverdale going on a Deep Purple reunion tour instead of Gillan.

I can take Dio going on a Black Sabbath reunioin tour instead of Ozzy.

I can take Hagay going on a Van Halen reunion tour instead of Dave.

But someone else going on a Led Zeppelin tour to replace Plant is plain wrong.They shouldnt do this until Plant joins them,and if he doesnt,then the idea should be discarded altogether.Plant's voice IS Led Zeppelin's voice.A one off concert without Plant would be OK-ish,but an entire tour(or a full album) is a horrible HORRIBLE idea.

 

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I hear you Salman.

I always had enormous respect for Zepp and their decision to disband after Bonzo's death. Now his son is here and that's something really symbolic and special, I really don't mind him being the new member but a new singer, instead of Plant...not even if Plant has a sudden heart-attack, that's just a disaster waiting to happen.