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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
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes it's amazing,
By PulpFiction4life (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Led Zeppelin: DVD [2 Discs] (DVD)
this DVD is the most incredible DVD you'll ever slide into your DVD player. I must admit I bought it as a new Zeppelin listener, sure I had heard their hits like stairway to heaven, dazed and confused, etc. and I actually put down the 20-something dollars for the dvds on a complete impulse buy, a whim if you will. I had no IDEA what I was about to experience!!! I have become an avid Zeppelin fan ever since. everyone can enjoy this dvd, heck I've put it into the player at parties I've held and people forget their card games or beer bonging sessions and everyone congregates around the television. If you have ears whether they like classic rock or heavy manson rock, you will love and enjoy this incredible set of dvds. One time I actually misplaced the DVD set and was so adamate about it I almost went out and bought it again!! I would have!! it's that good, but thankfully I found it in my freezer some drunk kid thought it was too hot cuz we played it so long at the party it had to cool off!! haha well I've said my part, this dvd should be owned by everyone on the planet and that's putting it lightly.
5.0 out of 5 stars
bloody good shhhhhtufffffff,
By bob (kingston ontario canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Led Zeppelin: DVD [2 Discs] (DVD)
i just watched it and i just cant get it out of my head,all of it is just so mind blowing.great job jimmy!!!my only problem is that its not enough.i want more!!!!!i beleive there was some more songs from earls court and from knebwerth.please put more out jimmy!!!please!!!!!!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
As good as it gets... period.,
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This review is from: Led Zeppelin: DVD [2 Discs] (DVD)
This world has not ever seen, nor probably ever will see, a band more talented than Led Zeppelin. Each individual is probably at least one of the three or four best at what they do of all time, and as a cohesive unit the ESP and chemistry is often unbelievable (e.g. the spontaneous 'funky' middle section of "Whole Lotta Love" from Knebworth).The package here is unbelievable -- so it seems, and then you listen and watch and you are captivated. First off, disc one presents an entire early show of Zeppelin performing in classic 'tight, but loose' style. These guys knew they were amazing, and you can tell they just want to go nuts on stage, but instead come off as reserved... the band was new and didn't have the 'creative license' that they had once four or five albums had come out and the whole experience was more welcomed. If you want to see a good hard rock concert, then the Royal Albert Hall disc is your best bet. However, if you want a live experience, just go on to disc two. The Sydney performance of 'Immigrant Song' is much more animated than the surprisingly dated-looking 1970 show. Once Madison Square Garden arrives, the band has full command on stage and really knows how to work the crowd. Just one of the bonuses is getting to hear a new 'Since I've Been Loving You,' with Page's ever-evolving solo work. 'The Ocean' is a tremendous piece of business that goes back to more of a traditional rock show feel and sets the juxtaposed stage of Earl's Court perfectly. The acoustic set shown there might highlight the entire DVD set, as a side of Zeppelin generally ignored by their critics makes itself manifest. Again we learn the prowess of John Paul Jones as he seemingly plays at least 18 instruments at once, and in perfect harmony with the duet of Page's acoustic guitar and Plant's vocals. And, as always, it's always a treat to get to hear yet another rendition of 'Stairway to Heaven' and its earth-shattering solo. However, as a whole, the Knebworth footage may be the finest show on the set. Finally... authorized live versions of songs past the album Houses of the Holy. In all their glory, 'Achilles' Last Stand,' 'In the Evening,' 'Sick Again' (which is a fine surprise), and mostly, 'Kashmir' truly rock you more than all the rest, especially if you own "The Song Remains the Same" and "How the West Was Won." A completely new and inspired performance of 'Whole Lotta Love' completes the unmatched trek that is Led Zeppelin live. The extras are great too... but I won't go into depth with them. The only main qualm I have is the lack of a performance of 'Thank You,' as there's an audio "tease" of it on one menu screen but that's it. All in all, this is the finest collection of live material I have ever seen in one package. If you're a Zeppelin fan, then you should own this definitely. If you enjoy rock and roll in general, then maybe you should take this opportunity to witness the pinnacle of your preferred genre at their best -- on stage.
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