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Summary: A must have for Zeppelin fans
Review: This DVD by far illustrates Led Zeppelin on there game. It was one of the best music DVD's I have ever seen. The music was phenomenal and the imagery was superb. Classic Zeppelin hits like Black Dog and Since I've Been Lovin You sounded even better on the stage than in the studio. Robert Plant was competely on his game, and gave us one of the best performances i've ever seen, in every song. Stairway to Heaven was done wonderfully, with Jimmy Page giving us one of the best guitar solo's i've ever heard. John Paul Jones was good on his bass, but even better on the keyboards, especially with No Quarter. John Bonham delivered a powerfull, heartpounding drum solo (with his bare hands) on Moby Dick. The only songs I have to critizize was the 30 minute long Dazed and Confused, which seemed to drag on forever, and Whole Lotta Love, which I believe was improvised too much. Other than that, this is a killer rock video, and a must have for Zeppelin fans.
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Summary: "Does Anybody Remember Laughter?"
Review: If not for the silly fantasy sequences interspersed throughout the concert footage, I'd give this a "5" rating. A must-have for any Led Zeppelin fan, especially because the movie contains two live songs ((1) an edited version of "Heartbreaker" with most of the Page solo intact and (2) a raw, blistering version of "Black Dog" with the "Out on the Tiles" riff lead-in) that never made it onto the double-album vinyl (and for that matter, CD) motion picture soundtrack version, probably because there wasn't enough space. Too bad Jimmy Page didn't take the time to put a real "bonus features" section into the DVD which he could have used to include unused, left-over footage from these MSG '73 shows (which he presumably has possession or control of) or some later concerts from the '75 and '77 tours of which bootleg video tape versions exist. Regardless, a keeper DVD through and through.
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Summary: Led Zeppelin film/fans deserve better...* **
Review: I would like to elaborate on two quotes by another reviewer.*, **1)
"..The sound is excellent on this DVD, but as another reviewer noted: the 'fake' widescreen matte leaves much to be desired. How about a *remastered*, Special Edition DVD version in *anamorphic widescreen* with *all* of the outtake live performance footage (e.g. 'Celebration Day') as extras?" * I agree: This description is exactly the kind of DVD I would buy and give 5 stars for. In view of film preservation, this version is inaccurate and imcomplete. I too would prefer the very best special edition possible. As much as I want to watch and relive this film experience again, I can't under the present circumstances-paying money now for the current version would mean I am in agreement with the cheapened mindset of the agency responsible.
Fans should unite and press the issue upon Led Zep management to get to work on releasing the film as described above. Maybe Jimmy Page is the one who would be able to get the ball rolling... 2)
"n.b.--Jimmy Page never played a Les Paul Custom [DVD front cover illustration] onstage with Zeppelin." **...Absolutely. Futhermore, this cover has nothing to do with the movie-where's the MOVIE POSTER??? The proposed Special Edition DVD should include the ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER artwork. I cannot believe someone would make such an oversight. - what is up with that guitar on the cover of the current DVD??? - Its a gross display of inaccuracy and negligence that should be corrected at once.
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Summary: Definitely Of Its Time
Review: I have to give this film four stars, despite its many flaws. I've loved Led Zeppelin for about 22 years now, and parts of this still give me chills: when they kick off with "The Song Remains The Same", I wonder how great it must have been to witness them live, which I never got to experience. And though I haven't seen this in years, I can still remember the fantastic, 15-minute version of "Whole Lotta Love" with Robert singing back at Jimmy's theremin squeals. I don't know if it sounds cheesy, but to a fifteen year old who saw this for the first time in 1981 at the midnight show, it was pure greatness. I still wonder now if there's ever been a better band. People talk endlessly in the music papers about the greatness of the Beatles, and that's fair enough. But Led Zeppelin were, for me, the greatest band rock has ever produced. That said, parts of this movie don't stand up well, and others are downright embarrassing: the dream sequences may have played well on the film's release, but you might catch yourself giggling watching it now. The performance footage, all shot at Madison Square Garden in 1973, is about as good as you could expect. And there probably are days when you could do with a much SHORTER version of "Dazed and Confused", but there's no denying the power of the violin bow sequence - it's downright chilling near its conclusion. So, if you love the band and aren't too fussy about film quality and transfer, you'll probably be happy for the most part. Even with the new 2-disc Led Zep DVD on release, there's still a shocklingly small amount of film devoted to this great band.
Rating:
Summary: "Does Anybody Remember Laughter?"
Review: If not for the silly fantasy sequences interspersed throughout the concert footage, I'd give this a "5" rating. A must-have for any Led Zeppelin fan, especially because the movie contains two live songs ((1) an edited version of "Heartbreaker" with most of the Page solo intact and (2) a raw, blistering version of "Black Dog" with the "Out on the Tiles" riff lead-in) that never made it onto the double-album vinyl (and for that matter, CD) motion picture soundtrack version, probably because there wasn't enough space. Too bad Jimmy Page didn't take the time to put a real "bonus features" section into the DVD which he could have used to include unused, left-over footage from these MSG '73 shows (which he presumably has possession or control of) or some later concerts from the '75 and '77 tours of which bootleg video tape versions exist. Regardless, a keeper DVD through and through.
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Summary: Led Zeppelin film/fans deserve better...* **
Review: I would like to elaborate on two quotes by another reviewer.*, ** 1)
"..The sound is excellent on this DVD, but as another reviewer noted: the 'fake' widescreen matte leaves much to be desired. How about a *remastered*, Special Edition DVD version in *anamorphic widescreen* with *all* of the outtake live performance footage (e.g. 'Celebration Day') as extras?" * I agree: This description is exactly the kind of DVD I would buy and give 5 stars for. In view of film preservation, this version is inaccurate and imcomplete. I too would prefer the very best special edition possible. As much as I want to watch and relive this film experience again, I can't under the present circumstances-paying money now for the current version would mean I am in agreement with the cheapened mindset of the agency responsible.
Fans should unite and press the issue upon Led Zep management to get to work on releasing the film as described above. Maybe Jimmy Page is the one who would be able to get the ball rolling... 2)
"n.b.--Jimmy Page never played a Les Paul Custom [DVD front cover illustration] onstage with Zeppelin." **...Absolutely. Futhermore, this cover has nothing to do with the movie-where's the MOVIE POSTER??? The proposed Special Edition DVD should include the ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER artwork. I cannot believe someone would make such an oversight. - what is up with that guitar on the cover of the current DVD??? - Its a gross display of inaccuracy and negligence that should be corrected at once.
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Summary: this dvd is awesome
Review: this is a fantastic live performance from the greatest rock band ever.very highly recommended.
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Summary: Could Be Better
Review: Ok when i bought this video i thought it wuz just pure music like led zeppelin live... well turns out itss more like a spinal tap than a live concert.. but it was ok .... i liked a few of the songs but like on rock and roll robert plant has a really low voice. but like i said b4 the video was pretty good. iguess if your a really big fan of zeppelin you'll like this cd but if your just a casual fan i'd skip it and buy the led zeppelin dvd if u want a video of them....
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Summary: pure genius
Review: this is an awesome dvd featuring all their best songs.the singing and the music is great.everyone still listens to them.
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Summary: THE WORST DVD EVER MADE (THIS IS THE DVD VERSION ONLY!)
Review: First of all...this is not a reveiw of the actual movie. Or pehaps it is. This has nothing to do with the sound quality, which is very, VERY GOOD! This has to do with the DVD version (and maybe the actual movie, although I don't remember noticing it while watching it at numerous mid-nite showings so many many years ago). This is not my opinion....THIS IS FACT!! I am a guitar player (for nearly 40 years), as well as a dabbler on the keys. If you are a musician, you must have noticed it. The sound is NOT....I SAY THE SOUND IS NOT IN-SYNC WITH THE VIDEO! What amatuer let this slide by. There are many places where this is noticible. You can's miss it. Plant bellowing out a howl (like during RnR), yet for a split second, the mic is still near his waist...it's not anywhere near his mouth. I thought that this was just an overdub. But no because during the intro to Stairway, Page (my beloved guitar GOD himself) is doing his little riff on the 6 of his EDS and....my gosh people, the sound and video are no where near in-synch with each other. There are many other moments just like this. I can't believe Page let this thru the out door (pardon the pun). I enjoy this concert. I don't believe it deserves the bad rap it has recieved over the past 25-30 years or so. If you like live albums that have been totally redone in the studio, try Rush's Exit...Stage Left or Show of Hands. Live albums were (I say WERE) meant to be made in the raw!...mistakes and all. And there are many of them (LEAVE THEM IN...THIS IS LIVE BABY). Musically I rate this as a (LIVE album) a 5 star PLUS! BUT THE AWFUL PRODUCTION, AS WELL AS THE NUMEROUS PLANT CROTCH SHOTS ARE A TERRIBLE DISTRACTION....1/2 star.
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