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Summary: Amazing Rock DVD - One of the best ever
Review: First of all I have to admit that I had been al little disappointed when I knew the material that was going to be included in this DVD release because I also expected some good quality (professional) rare film from the 1977 US tour which exist on the bootleg market. I also expected to have a good performance of No Quarter such as the one in Los Angeles in 1977 or even the Knebwoth's version. But I truly have to apologize about all that. This DVD is definitely one of the best Audio/Video products I have purchased in years, the high audio and video quality (considering the years) contained in this DVD revels the enormous effort put by Jimmy Page and his collaborators to compete a project with no precedent. Even the short films contained in the menus give this material a really collectors touch. I have been a Zep fan since 1976, and I started my video collection since 1990 which has been a very, very, very difficult hunting. I am not an english native speaker and is difficult for me to describe what I would like to write, but I will conclude saying that I am one of the millions of fans that waited too long to see this material officially released. Thank you Led Zeppelin and all those involved in this project for the happiness you have given us releasing this piece of the history of rock.
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Summary: Throw away your bootlegs!
Review: No need to look further, they finally did it! I have seen some great concert footage in my time, and spent a small fortune to do so. Nothing in my collection matches the vivid color or awesome sound of this set. Truly a must have for any Led Zeppelin collector. There is only two complaints. 1. Would love to see disk 4 and five. 2. As all Atlantic releases, the packaging is terrible. You'd think they could afford better booklets, more information, more pictures. Any additional printed material would be nice. I've seen low-end bootlegs that have better artwork. BUT......don't let that be a reason to buy this set! You'll love it!
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Summary: The Song Doesn't Remain the Same
Review: All serious Zep fans no longer have to rely on the old problematic movie *The Song Remains the Same* for a convincing video document of the band. Whereas the old movie was a forced project near the end of a tiring world tour, this DVD set is made up of prime video footage shot at various times throughout the band's career, when they were definitely hungry for greatness and performing full-out for their army. The best portion of the set is the inclusion of a nearly-whole concert at Royal Albert Hall in 1970. (The liner notes state that a performance of "Heartbreaker" had to be omitted due to damaged videotape.) Here we can see a band that is still on the upswing and intent on world domination. Robert Plant is still intent on proving himself (and succeeding), and Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones are performing relentlessly without their later theatrics and forced virtuosity, clearly letting the music do the talking. The biggest revelation is John Bonham, only 21 years old and playing with a heaviness and power that no other drummer came close to at the time, but which everyone is doing now. The highlight is his god-like soloing in "Moby Dick" which is continuously mindboggling despite the double-digit length in minutes. Here we can see a true emerging genius. The footage from 1973 and 1975 show the band in their prime, when they were on top of the world but getting a little showoffish. Except for the heartfelt and beautiful acoustic mini-set in '75, featuring John Paul Jones on very elegant mandolin. Then we see a tired but still powerful band in 1979, when Jimmy Page looks like he's about to drop dead. At least he could still play his heart out. Most of the "extras" that come with the set are also fascinating, especially TV show tapings from 1969-70 when Zep completely blew away square audiences and unprepared studios. No true Zep fan should be without this incredible package. Go buy your first DVD player if you have to.
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Summary: Worth the 20 year wait
Review: I have been a Zeppelin fan since 1978 and unfortunately never got to see them live. This DVD is simply unbelievable and I am recommending it for every Zep fan. This shows the true power of the band and how tight they were as a group.
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Summary: Thank you Mr. Jimmy Page.
Review: If there was any doubt left as to the sheer greatness of Led Zeppelin, this DVD puts it to rest. The sound and picture quality are beyond description and the performances are top notch. My personal favorite of all the shows is the Knebworth '79. Hearing "Achilles Last Stand" and "In the Evening" blew me away. Plus, after seeing how this band performed with John Bonham behind the drums, I can now see why they have never officially reunited. Who could possibly fill his shoes? The only downside to the DVD is that it leaves you wanting more, and wondering what might have been had "Bonzo" not passed away long before his time. Had Led Zeppelin been able to continue, they would officially be the World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band, not the Stones.
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Summary: Page Gets The Live Led Out, Finally
Review: Over the course of Led Zeppelin's career, Jimmy Page often spoke of creating a chronological live Zeppelin album which would showcase the band in full flight. Not only has Page done that with "How The West Was Won", he has released this monster. This will make Zeppelin freaks remember why they fell in love with the band in the first place. "Led Zeppein DVD" primarily consists of material from four concerts: Royal Albert Hall 1970, Madison Square Garden 1973, Earls Court 1975, and their final UK gigs at Knebworth in 1979. Zeppelin was not the type of band that would do note-for-note renditions of their songs. The band would often improvise new sections in the middle of a song. Witness "Communication Breakdown" from Royal Albert Hall; Robert Plant starts belting out the Isley Brothers "It's Your Thing" right after a furious Page guitar solo. Witness "Since I've Been Loving You" from Madison Square Garden, which begins with a Page onslaught and features some great interplay between Plant and Page. The footage from both of these shows is excellent, the sound prestine in Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. However, Earls Court will leave you breathless. This section begins with a 3 song acoustic set which looks like it was recorded yesterday. Plant is in great voice, and Page looks every inch the guitar god in his black dragon suit. "In My Time Of Dying" is incredible. John Paul Jones starts whipping out these furious bass runs while Page goes postal on slide guitar. John Bonham is right there with Jones, doing fill after outrageous fill. "Stairway To Heaven" is beautiful with split screen shots of Page in blue light and Plant's hair highlighted by a yellow spotlight. Knebworth 1979 has more great footage. "Achilles Last Stand" has to been seen and heard to be believed. Page, although by this time is suffering through heroin addiction, pulls out all the stops on this epic, and the whole band pushes their skills to the limit and beyond. "Kashmir" is awesome, as is their revamped version of "Whole Lotta Love". Then, it's over. This DVD shows why Zeppelin cannot reform without John Bonham, who died 13 months after the Knebworth concerts. He is simply irreplacable; his drumming throughout the CD is powerful, concise, and quite fun to listen to. Zeppelin wouldn't be a quarter of the band they were without Bonzo, and they know it. Be thankful that Jimmy Page oversaw this DVD project and buy it now. It's simply amazing.
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Summary: Astonishing...
Review: ..thats the only word to describe this masterpiece of musical and technical fusion. Pin sharp visuals, awe inspiring raw audio of pristine clarity..and i've only watched the Royal Albert Hall section so far....Let the boys live inside your head with headphones too in order to study every tiny nuance of each living breathing track. I cant think of a modern band that could attempt to come close to the ethereal connection forged between these remarkable musicians....and we all owe a big debt of gratitude to Jimmy Page for liberating this marvel from the vaults. Rock doesnt get any better than this....
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Summary: awesome
Review: If you love Led Zeppelin, this is for you. Kickbutt live music that will rock your socks off. Buy the cd/dvd set.
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Summary: Unreal
Review: I have not been this excited about a music release in years. What strikes me about these live performances is that they do not vary in intensity. Knebworth in '79 just blew me away...as much as both Earl's Court performances. You definitely get a sense of the magic these guys tapped into when they took the stage. These DVD's do an excellent job in showing, what I think, Zeppelin was all about: taking the listener (or watcher) on a journey. The improvisation, the grooves, it's all pretty overwhelming to a long time Led Zeppelin fan, particularly 'Trampled Under Foot' from the '75 Earl's Court show.
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Summary: ladies and gentlemen the one the olny led zeppelin
Review: finally a chance to see led zeppelin from there early live performance to there very last show, before they broke up.
for those who saw the unledded show, this is the real thing, it
doesn't compare. here is a chance to see the band play there dark hard blues, finally a chance to see why they were so big
and became the fathers of heavy metal.
for those who were lucky enough to be there when it happened, for those who were there but don't remember what happened and of course for all of the rest here is a chance to experience again and again the power and the grace of the founders of hard rock, heavy metal and everything else that fallow, ladies and gentlemen the one the only led zeppelin
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