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Product Description: Collection of live performances by the band Led Zeppelin.
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Media Type: DVD
Artist: LED ZEPPELIN
Title: LED ZEPPELIN DVD
Street Release Date: 05/27/2003
Domestic
Genre: ROCK/POPAmazon.com: Exclamations of religious awe are in order. Legendary and long sought-after, this live Led Zeppelin collection is nothing less than the rock music equivalent of the Holy Grail. Quite simply, this is what all the fuss was about. Given that they were the biggest band in the world, Zeppelin were notoriously camera-shy in their heyday. Their official filmic legacy until now has been just the fascinating but flawed The Song Remains the Same. While this new set presents some previously unseen footage from the same 1973 Madison Square Garden gigs, its real wonders lie in the earlier (1970) Royal Albert Hall footage and the later Earls Court (1975) and Knebworth (1979) concerts. Everything here looks and sounds new-minted, thanks to painstaking restoration and remastering of both audio and visual sources, a Herculean labor of love on the part of co-producer Dick Carruthers working hand-in-glove with Jimmy Page. Trawling through thousands of yards of previously unseen film and unheard tape recordings--some with missing visuals, some with missing audio--Page and Carruthers have chosen only the best possible footage available. They were also at pains to make the segments segue seamlessly so that the viewer is treated to what feels like a continuous concert--just sample the transition from a grainy Super 8 "Immigrant Song" (Sydney, 1972) to "Black Dog" at MSG. Highlights? It's not hyperbole to say that every powerhouse minute of this collection (some 230 minutes of concert footage plus another hour and a half of extra DVD material) is a rare musical and visual treat. But hearing Page's violin bow work on "Dazed and Confused" in DTS or Dolby 5.1 is an experience not soon forgotten. --Mark Walker Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-05-10
Best Zep DVD
If you were at all disappointed with "The Song Remains The Same" this is the dvd for you. Straight concert footage of two amazing shows plus some great extras. Rating:
Date: 2008-04-06
Great!
I love this DVD, every single part. I especially enjoy Earl's Court accoustic set, it is so beautiful and has the best version of That's The Way I have ever heard. I know a lot of people say they didn't sound so great at Knebworth, but if you can get pass the sight of Jimmy Page's pit stains it is a real treat. A definite must have for any Zeppelin fan! Rating:
Date: 2008-03-29
This Is The One To Get!!
I'm glad I got this one instead of 'The Song Remains The Same'. The Earl's Court section is increadible! Great qaulity and sound all around. You won't be dissapointed. Rating: 
Date: 2008-03-27
The "Holy Grail" of Led Zeppelin
Since their Dec '07 concert I've been on a Led Zeppelin renaissance. That concert planted a craving for classic footage and this DVD certainly does that.
The first DVD, with their concert at the Royal Albert Hall is fantastic. It's easily one of the best of their "early" concerts. John Bonham's Moby Dick is incredible! Versions of 'Dazed and Confused' and 'White Summer/Black Mountain Side' particularly stand out. The concert itself is very raw, young Zeppelin. Jimmy Page in his humble vest sweater, white sneakers and blue jeans contrasted the sheer muscle of his performance. The first DVD is worth the price of the package alone.
The second DVD is also excellent, but I do have some reservations about it. Full marks for superimposing an L.A '72 version of 'Immigrant Sont' over the Sydney Australia '72 footage. It's very creative. The four selections from the band's NYC concert in 1973 are taken from footage compiled for 'The Song Remains The Same'. Sadly, I remember going to the theatre to see this movie with versions of 'Black Dog' and 'Since I've Been Loving You' - so there's nothing new there. The version of 'The Ocean' is a treat.
Before the internet and file sharing, Zep fans used to swap LP or cassette bootlegs of their concerts, and I was one of them. I had a portion of the Earls Court 1975 concert and was dying to see what the DVD had to offer. The footage is spectacular considering the original condition of the film. Mind you, I have to admit, I've heard better sound quality on some bootlegs when it comes to Page's guitar in the mix. Is it me, or do you really have to strain to hear his accoustic guitar during the intimate accoustic set? 'In My Time of Dying' is nothing short of stellar as is the version of 'Trampled Underfoot'; but the sad reality is Jimmy's guitar is lost in the mix of heavy drums and Jones' keyboards. Page does one heck of a solo (one of the best I've heard) but you can barely hear him, and that's disappointing for an "official" release. Don't get me wrong though, the Earls Court Concert (one of 4) is easily one of Zeppelin's best concerts period. 'Stairway To Heaven' is also great.
Also on the second DVD is the 1979 Knebworth concert - another Zep bootleg I had! This time, the sound quality equals the footage. Knebworth is simply another phenominal Zeppelin concert.
Though my review focuses on the major attractions of this DVD, the other clips and side treats this package offers is very cool, especially a couple of very young versions of 'Dazed'.
Alas, I'd give this DVD a five star rating if it had at least SOME footage from their '77 tour - which was a collosal tour. There must have been footage out there somewhere which director's Page and Carruthers could have spinned their digital enhancement magic. Apparently this collection is hailed as the best of the best and ultimately who am I to question Jimmy Page?! Rating:
Date: 2008-03-10
The best rock band ever.
Led Zeppelin is a band that is unmatched in their ability to play their instruments and conjure up great songs. It is unlikely any band will be able to create this type of originally in music and command such stage presence. |
