Led Zeppelin (2003)

great dvd

I love this dvd. Absolutely amazing collection of performances.
Excellent restoration work too. Highly recommended! July 18, 2008

Best Zep DVD

If you were at all disappointed with "The Song Remains The Same" this is the dvd for you. Straight concert footage of two amazing shows plus some great extras. May 10, 2008

Great!

I love this DVD, every single part. I especially enjoy Earl's Court accoustic set, it is so beautiful and has the best version of That's The Way I have ever heard. I know a lot of people say they didn't sound so great at Knebworth, but if you can get pass the sight of Jimmy Page's pit stains it is a real treat. A definite must have for any Zeppelin fan! April 6, 2008

This Is The One To Get!!

I'm glad I got this one instead of 'The Song Remains The Same'. The Earl's Court section is increadible! Great qaulity and sound all around. You won't be dissapointed. March 29, 2008

The "Holy Grail" of Led Zeppelin

Since their Dec '07 concert I've been on a Led Zeppelin renaissance. That concert planted a craving for classic footage and this DVD certainly does that.

The first DVD, with their concert at the Royal Albert Hall is fantastic. It's easily one of the best of their "early" concerts. John Bonham's Moby Dick is incredible! Versions of 'Dazed and Confused' and 'White Summer/Black Mountain Side' particularly stand out. The concert itself is very raw, young Zeppelin. Jimmy Page in his humble vest sweater, white sneakers and blue jeans contrasted the sheer muscle of his performance. The first DVD is worth the price of the package alone.

The second DVD is also excellent, but I do have some reservations about it. Full marks for superimposing an L.A '72 version of 'Immigrant Sont' over the Sydney Australia '72 footage. It's very creative. The four selections from the band's NYC concert in 1973 are taken from footage compiled for 'The Song Remains The Same'. Sadly, I remember going to the theatre to see this movie with versions of 'Black Dog' and 'Since I've Been Loving You' - so there's nothing new there. The version of 'The Ocean' is a treat.

Before the internet and file sharing, Zep fans used to swap LP or cassette bootlegs of their concerts, and I was one of them. I had a portion of the Earls Court 1975 concert and was dying to see what the DVD had to offer. The footage is spectacular considering the original condition of the film. Mind you, I have to admit, I've heard better sound quality on some bootlegs when it comes to Page's guitar in the mix. Is it me, or do you really have to strain to hear his accoustic guitar during the intimate accoustic set? 'In My Time of Dying' is nothing short of stellar as is the version of 'Trampled Underfoot'; but the sad reality is Jimmy's guitar is lost in the mix of heavy drums and Jones' keyboards. Page does one heck of a solo (one of the best I've heard) but you can barely hear him, and that's disappointing for an "official" release. Don't get me wrong though, the Earls Court Concert (one of 4) is easily one of Zeppelin's best concerts period. 'Stairway To Heaven' is also great.

Also on the second DVD is the 1979 Knebworth concert - another Zep bootleg I had! This time, the sound quality equals the footage. Knebworth is simply another phenominal Zeppelin concert.

Though my review focuses on the major attractions of this DVD, the other clips and side treats this package offers is very cool, especially a couple of very young versions of 'Dazed'.

Alas, I'd give this DVD a five star rating if it had at least SOME footage from their '77 tour - which was a collosal tour. There must have been footage out there somewhere which director's Page and Carruthers could have spinned their digital enhancement magic. Apparently this collection is hailed as the best of the best and ultimately who am I to question Jimmy Page?! March 27, 2008

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