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Decades after the death of drummer John Bonham and, for all intents and purposes, the demise of the group, Led Zeppelin's popularity continues unabated--and why not, as long as they keep coming up with offerings as worthy as No Quarter: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Unledded. Originally released on CD in 1994 and then in a remastered version simultaneously with this DVD, the 115-minute program (including bonus footage) was recorded on a London soundstage, in the hills of Snowdonia, Wales, and outdoors in Marrakech, Morocco. It finds guitarist Page, vocalist Plant, and an array of other musicians performing some new material, but for the most part, the repertoire focuses on their Led Zep legacy--not a surprise, considering that what they did together in that group was better than anything they've done separately, including some pretty good Plant solo efforts and Page's regrettable stint as a member of the Firm. Yet instead of simply parroting their Zeppelin period (and relying on tired warhorses like "Stairway to Heaven" and "Whole Lotta Love"), they've given the music new life, adding exotic instruments like the bodhran (an Irish drum) and the hurdy-gurdy (played by cranking a rosined wheel against a set of strings) to less familiar fare like "The Battle of Evermore" and "Gallow's Pole." Add to that three brilliant new songs performed with a quartet of Moroccan players, a full complement of strings from the London Metropolitan Orchestra (on "Since I've Been Loving You" and others), and a host of Egyptian percussion and strings on an epic version of "Kashmir" (also from the London session), and you've got a world music blend that is at times genuinely thrilling--especially for those with 5.1 Surround Sound capability. --Sam Graham
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Performed with the London Metropolitan Orchestra, Unledded documents the much-heralded reunion of Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Among the songs performed are reworked versions of many Zeppelin favorites, including "The Battle of Evermore," "Gallows Pole" a
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This review is from: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant - No Quarter: Unledded (1994) (DVD)
My husband and I thought, this dvd was fantastic, if you're a Zep fan, it's great, however, even if you're not it's still brilliant, with the addition of an orchestra, and the middle eastern influence, on songs new and old......rockin! Plant and Page still have it.
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Unledded But Still Up Like A Zeppelin,
By Katrina Karell (Finland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant - No Quarter: Unledded (1994) (DVD)
These guys are professionals who love what they do. And oh how it shows here.The LedZep -magic can be found here, although only half of the band is presented. If you like/love Led Zeppelin and it's music and are interested in music in general so you'll love the new versions and arrangments you really should add this to your collection. Jimmy Page is still the guitar genius and Robert Plant is one of the best singers in the world. Picture is good, sound is good. Music is good. What are you waiting for? My warmest recommendations? Well, you got it! :o)
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Ten Years Gone,
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This review is from: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant - No Quarter: Unledded (1994) (DVD)
A decade after the original broadcast, the DVD adaptation of the lavish 1994 concert has finally been released. As with the recent Zeppelin DVD set, the footage has benefitted greatly from recent improvements in digital technology. Even with a conventional stereo the remixed soundtrack reveals a much broader spectrum than in 1994; indeed, some tracks may be alternate takes altogether. Using Kevin Shirley and the same production team responsible for the Zeppelin DVD set, the interface is clean and intuitively designed, featuring a small number of extras. What started as a routine in studio presentaton of a solo Robert Plant concert grew into a behemoth project when Jimmy Page was invited along, with both an Egyptian and western orchestra, and cutaway segments in Morocco and Wales. An interview circa 1994 (previously only seen in dribs and drabs in-documentaries) shows Page & Plant eager and fresh to exploit their newfound partnership, while wishing to pay respect to the Celtic, Arabic and Far Eastern roots of their former band. A brief montage of clips from their 1994 visit to Marrakesh is almost a throwaway, but that may have been all that was left on the cutting room floor. A new version of Black Dog, recorded before accepting an award at the American Music Awards, shows a brave attack on reinventing a classic rock chestnut.The 1998 video for Most High, directed by Canadian Flora Sigusmundi, exploits the esoteric imagery inspired from the lyrics. The concert hints at the potential the pair might have had, unleashed from obligations to recreate their former band; any new song arrangement or input from outside musicians was up for grabs. Pressure from fans to relaunch Zeppelin may have crumbled their resolve in the subsequently disappointing Clarkdale project, but at that time, the horizon was the limit. Overall, a satisfying effort for the diehard fan.
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