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Summary: Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains the Same
Review: This movie really does a good job of showing yopu what a Led Zeppelin concert is like without being there, and is an excellent example of how talented they were as a live band.
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Summary: The kings of Rock
Review: I was glad to see that this movie was released on DVD. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because of the lack of extra's, the only difference is the trailer, other than that it is identical to the video version. Of course DVD is better quality video and sound, and that makes this a must for Zep fans everywhere. If you are a new fan to the group this movie will solidify your enjoyment of the band, and unfortuantely is the only official release of the band live, with some movie extras with members of the band. Long live Led Zeppelin! Lets hope they release some unreleased concert footage on DVD next!
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Summary: Song Remains The Same is What the Wall was the Floyd
Review: Non-lovers of Zeppelin(if there are any) will not like this one.This is for fans only so if you don't like Led then don't gripe about this one(it is like if you don't vote you have got no right to gripe!).
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Summary: the song will always remain the same.
Review: the concert is sloppy, the vocals sound off, almost half of the music was thrown in later from lack of composure. but this true rock concert mixed with fantasy sequences is the greatest from one of the greatest rock bands ever. they spin through old and new. they attack "Heartbreaker" and "Whole Lotta Love," Bonzo tears the house down with "Moby Dick," and the title track rings with urgency. yet the greatest song, by far, is "Stairway to Heaven." there are time-tested songs, and then there is a small group of songs that will always ring with us. the greatest rock songs ever. the truest numbers on earth, and "Stairway" is one of them. not only do they do it justice live, but as Page stands and strums his double Gibson, the sonic fury pours from his guitar. he lays down a solo that flat out rivals the concert version of "Free Bird", destroys the studio's version, and reaches a height of spiritual proportions. the solo will give you chills, and you can see in Page's face that there will never be a feeling close to that one. standing up on stage, belting out that improv solo that flows with electric fire. greatest song ever. great concert film.
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Summary: Diehard Zep fans will like it, others will ask "Why?"
Review: I still consider myself a big Zeppelin fan although I am actually more into Deep Purple now, but I still like to put in the "Song Remains The Same" from time to time. However, many people who are not big Zep fans will not cotton to this video. It captures the band on an average night: the end of the 1973 tour, when they had just been robbed of a fortune at their hotel. Plant's voice is not at its best, Page (while no Blackmore technically) does a decent job but seems grumpy at times, Bonham plays well, and Jones seems like but a "sideman." As for the fantasy sequences, well, they are truly vanity pieces. I always fast-forward Jones' ultra-lengthy graveyard horse-riding scene in the middle of the already highly boring "No Quarter," and once you've seen Page turn into the old wizard once, you've seen it enough. (And his glowing eyes when he sits by the lake are cool, if you're about 12!) I kind of like Plant's sequence though, knowing how much he loves Celtic legends. Otherwise, this is a somewhat amateurish piece of cinema. I don't usually comment on things like this, but in places the sound editing is not quite up to snuff. Take for instance the scene early on where Plant is walking with his kids and a messenger delivers a note. You hear the little boy giggling, but no dialogue from anyone else. No one is going to tell me that Plant took that note without saying "Thank you" or the messenger saying "I have a note for you." And what about that opening gangster scene? Who the hell is that werewolf that jumps out in the middle of the gunfire? Even when the band is coming out of limos, you don't hear any dialogue even though Jimmy Page is coughing and other people are moving their lips. Also, what the hell is Plant talking about backstage when he goes, "Everybody goes yeah--bash! " And what about that stoned girl outside going "Any tickets for sale?" and everyone just ignores her? For some reason she reminds me of a girl I used to date. By contrast those two kids who bribe their way in remind me of my friend and I when we were teens. What an uneven film. Don't get me wrong, though, if you're a hardcore fan buy it if you haven't already had it since the day the video was released!
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Summary: Jimmy Page tears the house down
Review: Okay, now this video isn't a cinematographer's dream, but there is some really talented musicianship displayed in this video. First of all, Page pours out his heart and soul into his guitar on this film. I don't know about you, but I've never seen anything like "Since I've Been Lovin' You". Before seeing this film I had never seen Zeppelin live, I had only heard their Awesome albums. Page's blistering solos on this and most other pieces blew me away! John Bonham played the drums like he was on crystal meth at the time. There was one point in the movie were I thought I had hit the fast-forward button on the remote. His speed is just plain frightening. Plant and Jones also delivered good performances; however, Robert Plant wasn't in top form on all of the songs. All in all, this was a good film, Cheesy at times, but the footage of the concerts was well worth it.
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Summary: Must Have
Review: Zeppelin rules, and this video shows it. As many people say, this may not be the best live footage, but it certainly kicks .... If you play guitar and you've heard Jimmy Page is sloppy, get a load of "Since I've been lovin'you" you'll be blown away. This DVD is not in Dolby Digital, but what's the point anyway, it's music recorded in the 70's, all you need are two speakers and a whole bunch of watts; anything else is just for show. This video is enough for any Zeppelin fan and should convert almost any non-believer who insists on talent behind his music.
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Summary: You Are Kidding Me
Review: Get A Grip From Those Bowed-Volin-Guitars Because This Was Very Loud & Clear Since Summer Of 1976 Thru 1977 Anual.
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Summary: LED ZEPPELIN "THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME" DVD ONLY
Review: ...THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME...A VIDEO US DIEHARD ZEP FANS HAVE PROBABLY SEEN A HUNDRED TIMES! I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE NEVER WATCHED THE VHS EDITION EVER AGAIN! .HOWEVER,THE DVD VERSION IS LIKE SEEING IT AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME! . FIRST OFF...THE FILM IS PRESENTED IN IT'S ORIGINAL THEATRICAL ASPECT RATIO OF 1.85:1(WIDESCREEN)!.THIS FEATURE HAS NEVER BEEN RELEASED IN IT'S WIDESCREEN FORMAT ON VHS!. THE DIGITAL PICTURE IS SUPERB!THE FILM HAS NEVER LOOKED BETTER! .THE COLORS AND IMAGES ARE CRISP,SHARP,CLEAR AND VIBRANT! THE DIGITAL SOUND IS VERY GOOD!.IT'S IS PRESENTED IN DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 THEATRICAL SURROUND SOUND...AND IT IS A PLEASURE! I ALSO HAVE THIS FILM ON WIDESCREEN LASERDISC...WHILE THE PICTURE ON BOTH THE DVD AND LD ARE VIRTUALLY IDENTICAL,I THINK,THE SOUND MIGHT BE A LITTLE BETTER ON LD. FOR ANY ZEPPELIN FAN WITH A DVD PLAYER..THIS IS WORTH THE PURCHASE PRICE! . ALSO,OF NOTE..THE DVD HAS THE ORIGINAL THEATRICAL TRAILER AS AN EXTRA...WHEN IS THE LAST TIME ANY ONE SAW THAT!
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Summary: Get the Led out
Review: This tape ROCKS! Zep took me on at least 5 trips while I was watching this video, I couldnt believe the special effects.. WOW! The sound was awesome and the selection of songs.. whew! While watching this video, I felt like putting it in pause mode while I go out to buy a bigger tv and speakers :)
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