@Rob Wood I'd be pleased if you watched some of my original songs. I just put out a song and video called "Sriracha" a couple days ago that I'm stoked about at the moment.
The trance-like effect of the drums and underlying melodies, and Robert Plants vocals (along with the fantasy/exotic lyrics) just reels you in. I can get lost in the song. Then the soaring peaks and cymbal crashes and long notes from Plant creates a feeling of exhilaration. They are one of the greatest bands ever, and my personal favorite.
This song does a trick that you often see in prog rock and fusion. The music is in 3/4, like a waltz. The drums are in 4/4. They overlap each other to make a complete 12/4 pattern. That’s why sometimes it feels like the snare is on the downbeat. This is why it feels different without being overtly “prog rock.” Kinda nerdy but cool.
@@TylerAtkins64 Led Zeppelin did this a few times over the years. By doing that with the beat they create this amazing ponderous almost dragging feel to the song. Which is exactly what it needed.
Robert Plant once confessed in an interview some years later that while Stairway to Heaven was by far their most popular song his own favorite in their extensive library was Kashmir. It is by far my favorite too.
its mine family's fav zepplin song too as my grandpa was one of the indian guy with them who practices transdental medition with them and later they'll went to kashmir as well to see one old yogi where they camped in leh and did some mushrooms in form of Somrass tea. he has so many pictures in his albums
That’s probably because Robert was sick to death of singing Stairway all the time. I would love these two to react to In My Time of Dying - the slide guitar and vocals are unrivalled
I'd agree with that statement. Stairway's style was more of a novelty for Zepplin. This was much more blues & true to their style. Ranks up there with Whole Lotta Love & Rock n Roll with their best.
"This doesn't even sound like them..." As you delve deeper into their catalog, you'll be saying this a lot. Check their song Fool in the Rain, It's a R&B/rock/reggae song.
What makes these videos so entertaining is how Lex instinctively gets it with every song and has such an open enthusiastic appreciation for different types of music while Brad seems completely puzzled and unimpressed with everything. Watching him try to wrap his head around The Doors is hysterical. Also, I'm wondering if he'll ever realize that not every song has a specific literal meaning
I think Led Zeppelin possesses Lex's very soul every time she and Brad do a reaction, which is something that happens to a lot of people. But cut Brad some slack; you can't expect everyone to get it. I've tried with my wife for years and she just plugs up her ears and tells me how much her brother loves them and that I should go hang out with him to listen.
i agree. the more i watch these two, the more I think Brad is trying to overthink **art**. I say this as someone who used to have the same problem. I am a scientist, by training, so when I was younger, music needed to "make sense" to me. Later, I decided to embrace the other half of life : the non-math, the non-science....more magic. I started collecting art. Sampling music from other countries and languages - bought local artist CDs while I was in Europe. I started attending contemporary dance shows. My goal was to let go and see what i liked, not what I understood. It has been an eye-opening journey. I hope Brad can eventually see past the logic. If not, doesnt really matter. to anyone. at least he's enjoying himself.
You took the words right out of my mind. Lex is clearly absorbed in the music, appreciates and enjoys the musical nuances... Brad looks completely hypnotized by reading the lyrics, too transfixed by the words to even really experience the music, it seems... it is incomprehensible to me why anybody would want to experience new music by reading along and ahead with the lyrics, but to each their own I guess. But yeah he usually looks puzzled by lyrics that are obviously meant to be poetical and open to the interpretations of each listener... which is great, there's nothing wrong with finding the lyrics interesting, but it's all the more reason not to analyze the lyrics to death above all the other aspects of the music.
@@NondescriptMammal 100% agree...i, too, never considered reading lyrics while listening to music. it just never crossed my mind. maybe it's a generational thing. as a child of the 70s lyrics werent really an option if you only heard songs on the radio and didnt buy the album/cassette.....and even if you did, not all of them had lyrics. once the internet got off the ground, on of my first searches was the lyrics for a Jackson Brown song and the lyrics for Rainbow Connection (I couldnt remember the song Kermit sang in the Movie)
LZ was comprised of four of the most gifted musicians in rock history. The "orchestra" that you hear was actually just John Paul Jones on a synthesizer; amazing performance.
@@OriginalGhost So when they performed this Song Live on stage at Kenworth for instance. There is a orchestra behind them playing with them. This sound comes from Four People on stage creating Music. No violins,no orchestra at that time. Now did they an orchestra play this absolutely. After the fact. It took a whole orchestra to recreate that magic that was made by Led Zeppelin.
Sounds a bit like sensory dysphoria at play in her brain. Children when they are very, very young actually see sound as disruptions in their visual field, so it's absolutely possible for the brain to mix things up.
There's a musical reason that it sounds different. The bass/vocals/guitar are on 3/4 time while the drums are on 4/4 time, so they only sync up every 12 measures. It creates a very dramatic effect to the song. This song is a rock anthem for a reason.
Of course, it can simply be viewed as a syncopated rhythm in plain old 2/4 or 4/4. Not as difficult or unusual as everybody seems to making it out to be here, but still 100% mesmerizing, powerful, and effective. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You can actually see Lex soaking up the soul and vibe of the music and then totally getting it. It’s really cool to watch. You both have put together a pretty awesome channel.
@@aloneranger3980 Lex's analogies or comparisons with food are so funny. Brad is her perfect straight man, letting her deliver the one liners. They are so funny together. The chemistry between them is why I watch.
John Paul Jones, the bands bassist, was a classically trained musician who brought a lot to their sound despite being the least well known member of the band.
Not to mention he had about half a dozen album production under his belt when they formed....as did Paige. Between the two of them, they had deep knowledge of how to get the sound they wanted onto tape. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, etc. all recorded and produced their own music at some point in their career and that's what separates their catalogs from many others.
He has produced for some excellent bands and you can hear his input on the LPs and see what a driving force he was in Zeppelin. He is also a professor of music at a university in England or was.
Lex thinks this is different, "Rain Song" and "Going to California" will leave you thinking that their talents are unmatched, honestly considered to be the greatest rock band ever and I tend to agree
@@heliosvice the live version at Paris Theatre in 1971 is the greatest version of Thank You ever. instead of a lame acoustic solo Jimmy goes wild and it's amazing
Jimmy picked up Jonesy's mandolin, started plucking at it, and taught himself how to play while writing, "Battle of Evermore". His mandolin solo gives me chills every time.
A guest honored with her own Zep glyph on the album, Sandy Denny. Sandy had an incredible voice perfect for the folk rock going on at the same time. Not well known in US but treasured in UK and those familiar with her. Instead of the usual of her's mostly know in US by covers, try John the Gun, Wretched Wilbur, Fortheringay (about Mary Queen of Scots), Tamlin, and Banks of the Nile. (Her band was very disciplined on Banks of the Nile letting her tone and inflection come through so spot on it gives chills.) Sang with Strawbs, Fairport Convention, and her own Fotheringay. Stories for Brad and music for Lex.
Glad to see that you checked out Kashmir. It has a middle eastern vibe with the unique drum work. I luv your reaction videos. Keep up the great work. Bobby G SoCal USA
Lex is spot on with the “two different songs”. Drummer plays in 4/4 time while other instruments are playing 3/4. I can see you alternating the beats with the head bob.
@@Txderek With all respect, I consider Neil Peart to be the greatest PERCUSSIONIST that ever drew breath. A slight difference, sure, but a difference indeed. Both are expert at their art.
I would say it is probably Buddy Rich. John, though was in the conversation and an integral part of the greatest rock and roll band ever. Pert, Baker and Moon, all have their advocates. I'm sure their are a few drummers today that will begin to get some attention as their contributions are studied. I like Barry Kerch of Shinedown, but I am no expert. Maybe the drummers out there could chime in on that one.
"This doesn't sound like them" Cause you've only done a few songs Every album of zeppelin was different. Many great songs. Also this song needs to be played while cruising down the freeway
It's my all time favorite Zeppelin song. Musically, lyrically, it's theme, and it's got my fav hair raising guitar solo. When the mighty arms of Atlas hold the heavens from the Earth.
Temple of the Dog did a cover during their reunion tour in MSG Nov 7th, 2016. It's amazing and Chris Cornell nails it. ua-cam.com/video/BsqbbDDgYCc/v-deo.html
Lex, you are timeless and priceless in your sensitivities and acceptance of the greatest, most creative and talented rock band ever. The bassist, John Paul Jones, wrote and composed the orchestral groundwork, but each of the 4 members of Zeppelin, display their almost unearthly talents that just mesh together there without compromising to get a certain sound. Not even the Beatles could match them in Performance and talent.
My FAVORITE song of all time from my FAVORITE band of all time! To really get into this song play it again but first think about this: Robert Plant and Jimmy Page wrote this while driving through Morocco. It’s like a dream. Close your eyes and just let it flow. No drugs necessary!
The reason it sounds all over the place but it works is John Bonham's drums here are played in 4/4 time. But the string arrangement is in 3/4 time. meaning they only synch up on ever 12th beat
Led Zeppelin is one of the greatest ever🤘 Someday I hope Lex will be able to say 'I love Led Zeppelin' 🤘🤘🤘Their First six albums are masterpieces from start to finish🤘
To me one thing that made Zeppelin so great, is the fact none of their songs sounded alike at all. You knew it was Zeppelin but hardly ever confused one song with the other. They were masters of different sounds, just my opinion.
Well ... Kashmir has tropical deciduous forests, but even more, it has temperate forests of oaks and pines, exotic plants, alpine meadows and snow capped mountains. If you want deserts with camels in India, you should go to the Thar desert in the Rajasthan state. The Kashmir song is not supposed to represent at all a Middle Eastern or desert area.It's supposed to represent a sort of Asian 'Shangri-la' green paradise in a valley hidden somewhere in the high mountains.
I have been listening to this song going on 50 years and it never would have crossed my mind to think...."they hit you with all this spice, and then every once is a while, a little sour cream to cool you down". It's a brilliant way to see this song, she is so intuitive.
Insightful reaction, guys!! They had travelled to Mumbai the year before (1972) and they had worked with various Indian musicians that later translated to the Eastern flavor of this track. Their most Epic tune IMO. Not necessarily my favorite one, but certainly the most EPIC. Their version of this song at their one gig 2007 reunion was amazing, with Bonzo's son on drums. Worth checking out. Cheers!
Led Zeppelin had a way of making you feel just what inspired the song, even without the lyrics. Geniuses at their respective crafts, and one of the few bands who were truly driven by the drums. The things Bonham did have never been equaled, IMO.
I saw them in concert back in 1972 after I got out of service. They played this and about all their songs. Was so wild because they sounded the same live as they did in studio recordings. One the best concerts I've ever been to and I have seen A LOT of them.🤗
they're amazing, with great songs, i just don't think they have the consistency of some of the other greats. Beatles made about 5 albums of quality material FRONT-TO-BACK near the end of their career. With Led Zepp i find myself skipping tracks. They're still legends though.
These are 4 like extremely talented musicians. Jimmy was an in demand studio musician at the age of 16 - a guitar prodigy. The others were just as talented.
Physical Graffiti was such an amazing album. So many great and varied songs. With Kashmir and Trampled Underfoot they really reached beyond their usual formulae of blues based rock and In My Time Of Dying was a complete masterpiece even if they stole some old blues songs to get there.
I got this album 'Physical Graffiti' on 14th May 1975 for my 17th birthday. It was a present from my girlfriend Janine. Great album, in fact the last of their truly classic albums. You should try 'Trampled Underfoot' from this album, it's pure funk with very suggestive lyrics.
@@andrewmorton9327 I agree with you about the first four albums. I think 'Houses Of the Holy' is definitely sub par. But 'Graffiti' is a return to form and a great album.
The Rain Song, Over the hills and Far Away, Communication Breakdown, Whole Lotta Love, Rock and Roll, Stairway to Heaven, Ten Years Gone (The most under rated song), Kashmir.. These are my go to songs in Led Zeppelin.. Edit: Missed Immigrant Song, Black Dog and Moby Dick
I'm a lifelong Zeppelin fan and when I first heard this song, I had the exact same reaction... Aladdin vibes haha glad I stumbled upon this channel! Subbed to yall
Been listening to the mighty Zepp since I was a kid (I’m 61 now). They’re the greatest band of all time. GREATEST! There are other bands I like, but nothing compares! I was too up f to see them in the 70’s, but I got to see Page/Plant in October of 95’ (I was 32) and I literally cried when they came on stage. They didn’t disappoint! I love Robert Plant and he’s the best singer ever
YES my favorite Zeppelin song. I especially love the live clip that's popular on youtube - i think it's from 1969 and has a title like "Denmark Radio" or something similar. I would love to see them react to that clip.
THANK YOU for doing this great song, and ESPECIALLY for doing the original studio version! I get images of the Taj Mahal in my head as I listen to this fantastic piece.
This is my favorite Zeppelin song and one of my all time favorites period. The soundscape can get so complex, the drums are amazing, and then add Robert Plant's vocals on top and it's just beautiful. Kashmir the place is in the middle east so it has that kind of a feel to it and I just love when orchestras and rock mixes and it does so perfectly in this song. I could play this on a loop and, even though it's like 8 minutes long, I would never get tired of it. Every time I listen to it I hear something new.
This is Plant's favorite Zeppelin tune, very fun riff to play on guitar. For going into battle Zep check out the Immigrant Song. Other awesomesauce: Ramble On Over the Hills and Far Away When the Levy Breaks
That sour cream reference at the end was actually the most perfect way to explain Kashmir, and what they did to make this song great. Whether you are a professional musician or a Mixing engineer, you would really love what she said. That's what everyone has been trying to accomplish since this came out 40 something years ago. And everyone in "the Know" would agree! You guys are my favorite reaction people on UA-cam. Love it keep em comin.
This is an amazing song to watch them perform live. NFL is well know for playing Zeppelin songs. Read about it in the newspaper a long time ago... there was supposedly a scientific reason for it, but it also had to do with $.
I never thought I could enjoy watching people enjoy and appreciate music this much - and such great music. I first heard this song when I was 12, 40 years ago. I love every note of it no less today. Wonderful.
P Diddy and Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) took this song and made the Godzilla (1998) theme "Come With Me", which I listened to constantly back then
@@DaP84 .. I didn’t mean to come off that way, my apologies. Tom Morello actually has an original and unique style , to his credit. I do not care for Diddy or that style of music. I don’t know the song you spoke of, but I will check it out.✌️
When Brad seemed to recognize the beat this is the song I thought of. I seem to remember Jimmy Page being involved if maybe for just giving his blessing to use the music. RATM also had a killer tune on that movies soundtrack, No Shelter.
@@raymo6795 sry if I was being harsh, we have our preferences. Yeah, Morello has his unique style! I haven't listened to much Diddy, but he's one of the greats of hiphop. Please let me know what you think! :)
This is when LZ started evolving from a fairly straightforward blues band into a more sophisticated rock band. I remember reacting the same way Lex did when this album came out.
The second time you hear this song it will sound EVEN better. And then when you hear the live version (my favourite is actually Celebration Day due to it being a bit beefier in the mix) ooof, it's amazing.
Lex has a way of just hooking into this Zeppelin magic. I've seen enough of your reactions to know that she really grooves on those tunes that have that delta blues vibe. I suggest you check out In My Time of Dyin'. Don't think you've done that one yet, and I'm pretty sure Lex would really like it. Thanks you guys. Enjoying your work.
Actually they don't. It's just rather basic 4/4 throughout on the drums, with signature genius fills of course. But the riff is in 3/4. So four sets of two riffs catch up with three bars on the drums each time. 3x4 = 4x3. The concept is called a polymeter.
Puff Daddy sampled it in "Come With Me" so that might be where he heard it. It was also in Fast Times at Ridgemont HIgh but I don't think they ever licensed it for commercial use.
If you were digging this, absolutely check out the live version from 2007 (from their reunion show). It takes the intensity through the ceiling, and their drummer for that show (Jason Bonham) was the son of the original drummer, John Bonham. It's fantastic.
"This song is orchestral" (watches John Paul Jones, John Bonham, and Jimmy Page grinning wickedly and giving each other high fives) Led Zeppelin is the greatest rock band of all time. They could do anything with anything to make a sound and make it sound great. That is why they are rock gods! They set a mood in their songs, and with "Kashmir", the beat sound is like heavy footsteps through sand dunes, while the "orchestral" sound is like sand flowing away from those heavy footsteps. You get a sense of weight from each of those footsteps, but you aren't left exhausted from the journey at all. It's a brilliant song, and not quite as complex as it seems, and Jimmy Page showed The Edge, and Jack White in a video I believe called "It Might Get Loud" where he showed he showed the chords to the song.
Lex is on a different level when it comes to describing these tunes from LZ, I’m sure she’s got Synaesthesia or something ridiculously close to it, when she describes things I’m like YES YES YES, such an outstanding feel for the music, brilliant reaction to probably my fave LZ track 👏👏👏👏
Here's a neat tidbit that I found online about the instruments on this and other Zep songs "John Paul Jones used a Mellotron for a lot of Led Zeppelin’s recordings. Basically it is an early form of a sampler. A mellotron is a keyboard instrument, that uses magnetic tape for it.s sound bank. Each key has a magnetic tap head, and the tape uses prerecorded sounds like a string section for example."
You have a very good ear Lex to pick up on the fact that the drums were doing their own thing.....and making it freakin work! Few could do that like Bonzo.
@@steverobinson8214 this is MUCH harder. There's a lot of subtle swings on the kick pedal, lots of double and even triple kicks, that some professional drummers still doubt Bonzo played without echo or overdubs. Of course he played it raw.
Zepplin had a number of Tolkein references in the lyrics and I believe that "elder race" could be The Eldar or elves who saw the light of the Two Trees in Valinor and are waiting for the end of the Music of The Ainur.
Ok, i've been watching a bunch of your videos on the greatest Rock &Roll band of all time, Led Zeppelin. I'm 67 years old and back in the 70's Led Zeppelin was, hands down, my favorite band. To this day I think they created the most consistently great R&R ever...more so than The Beatles...more so than The Rolling Stones, and The Who, and anyone else combined. A big part of why they were so great was because of the choices their guitarist, Jimmy Page made early in his career. He started playing guitar at a very young age playing something called Skiffle. Then, throughout the early to late 60's he went on to be a session guitarist, said to have played on something like 90% of all the records coming out of England, and not just Rock & Roll but just about every genre you could think of. At one point he took on duties in a band called The Yardbirds, as a replacement to their bassist. Then, later in that band's career, he became a replacement for one of their guitarist, and in the end, he was the only guitarist in The Yardbirds. After that band broke up he had a vision of what he wanted his next band to be. In the session days, he worked from time to time with a very talented bassist, John Paul Jones, and asked him to join this new band. An outstanding choice, but the luckiest thing he found 1st was a ridiculously talented, yet untapped vocalist playing in a band called The Band Of Joy, Robert Plant. Jimmy Page 1st thought there must be something wrong with him, cause he couldn't figure out how this guy wasn't a star already. It was through Robert Plant that another lightning strike happened. This one I really couldn't understand. When Robert Plant was in The Band Of Joy they had the hardest-hitting most inventive drummer of all time with them. Jimmy asked Robert if he knew of a drummer and Plant quickly suggested his old bandmate, John Henry Bonham. The rest is Legend. By the time Physical Graffiti was released Jimmy and Robert had traveled to some Middle Eastern countries and were impressed with the music and their approach to music. That's what you're hearing in this landmark song. John Bonham's drum sound has been sampled by so many recording artists, including Hip-Hop artists that it's not funny. IMO there are only 3 bands that have put out a substantial amount of music where everything they did was great. Led Zeppelin is the 1st. A group called Cocteau Twins is the 2nd, and a band called Dead Can Dance is the 3rd.
As I have suggested before, you need to react to the Live version, from Celebration Day. It has the original drummer's son (Jason Bonham) standing in for the duty, and the rest of the band are in their sixties. It hits so much harder and you'd be amazed at how they "still have it", but even better. It is the best performance I have ever seen from Led Zeppelin.
If Lex had been raised as a musician/instrumentalist she would've gone crazy far with it. Such an instinct for music
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You're right. The sour cream analogy blew me away!
@@miker7808 With spices! she said.
She still can! Give her three to five years playing and messing around, she'll be writing and recording killer stuff!
@Rob Wood I'd be pleased if you watched some of my original songs. I just put out a song and video called "Sriracha" a couple days ago that I'm stoked about at the moment.
The trance-like effect of the drums and underlying melodies, and Robert Plants vocals (along with the fantasy/exotic lyrics) just reels you in. I can get lost in the song. Then the soaring peaks and cymbal crashes and long notes from Plant creates a feeling of exhilaration. They are one of the greatest bands ever, and my personal favorite.
Yes. Guitar is tuned in DADGAD. Drums played 4/4, while the rest play 3/4.
This song just completely transports you to another place and time.
A 10 minute drive would seem more like 5, and without any recollection of said drive. "Was that light green?"
I agree. Perfect combination. Bonhan and his "ghost notes" , Just awesome!
It's that hypnotic chord progression on the guitar that captures you.
This song does a trick that you often see in prog rock and fusion. The music is in 3/4, like a waltz. The drums are in 4/4. They overlap each other to make a complete 12/4 pattern. That’s why sometimes it feels like the snare is on the downbeat. This is why it feels different without being overtly “prog rock.” Kinda nerdy but cool.
You just can't beat prog rock. It's out of this world
I never thought about this , very cool.
Zeppelin were the first band to implement 12/4 in a commercial piece.
That was actually extremely interesting to me especially being I don't play any instruments so still don't completely understand but very cool
@@TylerAtkins64 Led Zeppelin did this a few times over the years. By doing that with the beat they create this amazing ponderous almost dragging feel to the song. Which is exactly what it needed.
LEGENDS!! I'm 60 now and was privileged to enjoy their talent my whole life. Some before me had Mozart, I had Led Zeppelin.
Me too lol 😂
I'm 67 and could not agree more.
@@danb.6294 Agree as well! This was/ Absolutely still IS! Fave rock band of my life!❣ (btw, am also 67!)lol! 😉😆👍
Before you, there would've been ancient Greek music.
#facts
"Kashmir" is my favorite LZ song. I love the complexity of it.
I totally agree with you on that.
Robert Plant once confessed in an interview some years later that while Stairway to Heaven was by far their most popular song his own favorite in their extensive library was Kashmir. It is by far my favorite too.
Me toooo!!!!!
its mine family's fav zepplin song too as my grandpa was one of the indian guy with them who practices transdental medition with them and later they'll went to kashmir as well to see one old yogi where they camped in leh and did some mushrooms in form of Somrass tea. he has so many pictures in his albums
Page, Plant say that this song defines Led Zeppelin...not Stairway To Heaven.
My personal favorite is In My Time Of Dyin'
That’s probably because Robert was sick to death of singing Stairway all the time. I would love these two to react to In My Time of Dying - the slide guitar and vocals are unrivalled
I'd agree with that statement. Stairway's style was more of a novelty for Zepplin. This was much more blues & true to their style. Ranks up there with Whole Lotta Love & Rock n Roll with their best.
Yah, the Earl's Court live version is pretty epic too.
"In My Time Of Dying" One of my all time favorites also. Live at Earls Court is one of the best (in my opinion)
@@PeterTea yes!
"This doesn't even sound like them..."
As you delve deeper into their catalog, you'll be saying this a lot.
Check their song Fool in the Rain,
It's a R&B/rock/reggae song.
Dyer Maker will really be having them scratch their heads
Yesss fool in the rain
I was thinking, yes it does sound like them, but then I realized, none of their songs (that I know) really sound alike!
You want different, "The Crunge "
YES! I've been asking for Fool In The Rain on every Zeppelin reaction. It's my favorite song by them.
Lex ends with this breakdown of Kashmir. Like spice, dabs of sour cream, and Aladdin. She never disappoints.
A daft analogy. She's a pretty smart woman - makes you wonder.
She’s the BEST
pretty accurate considering this song and others were created after they toured through the middle east
i can relate
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i onced listened to this while driving in the desert,i kid you not it was like a trance i had tears of joy in my eyes
This is one of the best driving 90 by yourself with the top down songs of all time.
What makes these videos so entertaining is how Lex instinctively gets it with every song and has such an open enthusiastic appreciation for different types of music while Brad seems completely puzzled and unimpressed with everything. Watching him try to wrap his head around The Doors is hysterical. Also, I'm wondering if he'll ever realize that not every song has a specific literal meaning
I think Led Zeppelin possesses Lex's very soul every time she and Brad do a reaction, which is something that happens to a lot of people. But cut Brad some slack; you can't expect everyone to get it. I've tried with my wife for years and she just plugs up her ears and tells me how much her brother loves them and that I should go hang out with him to listen.
i agree. the more i watch these two, the more I think Brad is trying to overthink **art**.
I say this as someone who used to have the same problem. I am a scientist, by training, so when I was younger, music needed to "make sense" to me.
Later, I decided to embrace the other half of life : the non-math, the non-science....more magic.
I started collecting art. Sampling music from other countries and languages - bought local artist CDs while I was in Europe. I started attending contemporary dance shows.
My goal was to let go and see what i liked, not what I understood.
It has been an eye-opening journey. I hope Brad can eventually see past the logic. If not, doesnt really matter. to anyone. at least he's enjoying himself.
I love that Brad wears his YKWIM cap, yet half the time appears not to KWHM.
You took the words right out of my mind. Lex is clearly absorbed in the music, appreciates and enjoys the musical nuances... Brad looks completely hypnotized by reading the lyrics, too transfixed by the words to even really experience the music, it seems... it is incomprehensible to me why anybody would want to experience new music by reading along and ahead with the lyrics, but to each their own I guess. But yeah he usually looks puzzled by lyrics that are obviously meant to be poetical and open to the interpretations of each listener... which is great, there's nothing wrong with finding the lyrics interesting, but it's all the more reason not to analyze the lyrics to death above all the other aspects of the music.
@@NondescriptMammal 100% agree...i, too, never considered reading lyrics while listening to music. it just never crossed my mind.
maybe it's a generational thing. as a child of the 70s lyrics werent really an option if you only heard songs on the radio and didnt buy the album/cassette.....and even if you did, not all of them had lyrics.
once the internet got off the ground, on of my first searches was the lyrics for a Jackson Brown song and the lyrics for Rainbow Connection (I couldnt remember the song Kermit sang in the Movie)
LZ was comprised of four of the most gifted musicians in rock history. The "orchestra" that you hear was actually just John Paul Jones on a synthesizer; amazing performance.
Parts of strings and wind instruments were performed by specially invited session musicians.
@@OriginalGhost So when they performed this Song Live on stage at Kenworth for instance. There is a orchestra behind them playing with them. This sound comes from Four People on stage creating Music. No violins,no orchestra at that time. Now did they an orchestra play this absolutely. After the fact. It took a whole orchestra to recreate that magic that was made by Led Zeppelin.
@@OriginalGhost Robert Plant wrote this while driving through Kashmir.
@@giovannigagliano1130 they never went to kashmir
@@giovannigagliano1130 It was Morocco actually.
Lex cracks me up. She listens to music and thinks of certain foods. I love it.
Sounds a bit like sensory dysphoria at play in her brain.
Children when they are very, very young actually see sound as disruptions in their visual field, so it's absolutely possible for the brain to mix things up.
Absolutely the best of Led Zeppelin. A masterpiece.
There's a musical reason that it sounds different. The bass/vocals/guitar are on 3/4 time while the drums are on 4/4 time, so they only sync up every 12 measures. It creates a very dramatic effect to the song. This song is a rock anthem for a reason.
To me the Drums drive this whole song.
Brian you nailed it. The time on Cashmere was so unique. Specially for the time. Remember what was on the radio then.
not to mention to mind of jimmy
Of course, it can simply be viewed as a syncopated rhythm in plain old 2/4 or 4/4. Not as difficult or unusual as everybody seems to making it out to be here, but still 100% mesmerizing, powerful, and effective. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It's actually Kashmir which is a disputed geographic region of India and Pakistan.
Zeppelin’s epic masterpiece.
Lex gets it.
You can actually see Lex soaking up the soul and vibe of the music and then totally getting it. It’s really cool to watch.
You both have put together a pretty awesome channel.
Thank you!!
Lex seems very musically astute.
@@aloneranger3980 Lex's analogies or comparisons with food are so funny. Brad is her perfect straight man, letting her deliver the one liners. They are so funny together. The chemistry between them is why I watch.
She would hear The same in Radiohead - Videotape. So much more undernearh The obvious song.
John Paul Jones, the bands bassist, was a classically trained musician who brought a lot to their sound despite being the least well known member of the band.
He also didn't go with the other members for outings which some say were to be dark places.
Not to mention he had about half a dozen album production under his belt when they formed....as did Paige. Between the two of them, they had deep knowledge of how to get the sound they wanted onto tape. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, etc. all recorded and produced their own music at some point in their career and that's what separates their catalogs from many others.
The silent assassin!!!
Led Zeppelin's unsung hero and their brilliant multi-instrumentalist.
He has produced for some excellent bands and you can hear his input on the LPs and see what a driving force he was in Zeppelin. He is also a professor of music at a university in England or was.
Lex thinks this is different, "Rain Song" and "Going to California" will leave you thinking that their talents are unmatched, honestly considered to be the greatest rock band ever and I tend to agree
Going To California ❤❤❤
“Thank You” is also a great one
Wait til she hears fool in the rain
@@heliosvice the live version at Paris Theatre in 1971 is the greatest version of Thank You ever. instead of a lame acoustic solo Jimmy goes wild and it's amazing
One of the goats but there are others as well.
Zeppelin is THE GREATEST rock band ever. Individually they have influence musicians for decades in genres even outside of rock.
"Battle of Evermore" is another "different" one for them. It's also the only time they used a guest vocalist for the album version.
Jimmy picked up Jonesy's mandolin, started plucking at it, and taught himself how to play while writing, "Battle of Evermore". His mandolin solo gives me chills every time.
Yes!
@@Cosmo-Kramer amazing musician!
one of my all-time favs of theirs
A guest honored with her own Zep glyph on the album, Sandy Denny.
Sandy had an incredible voice perfect for the folk rock going on at the same time. Not well known in US but treasured in UK and those familiar with her. Instead of the usual of her's mostly know in US by covers, try John the Gun, Wretched Wilbur, Fortheringay (about Mary Queen of Scots), Tamlin, and Banks of the Nile. (Her band was very disciplined on Banks of the Nile letting her tone and inflection come through so spot on it gives chills.) Sang with Strawbs, Fairport Convention, and her own Fotheringay. Stories for Brad and music for Lex.
Glad to see that you checked out Kashmir. It has a middle eastern vibe with the unique drum work. I luv your reaction videos. Keep up the great work.
Bobby G
SoCal USA
Lex is spot on with the “two different songs”. Drummer plays in 4/4 time while other instruments are playing 3/4. I can see you alternating the beats with the head bob.
She does that every damn video 🤦♂️
Bonham is incredible…goat
Greatrest band of all time, imo.
There will never be anyone who can touch their greatness. One of their best songs!!
The utter genius of John Henry Bonham. There can be no argument, he is the greatest drummer that ever drew breath.
Neil Pert and Danny Carey would like to chat whilst paying respects to the great Bonzo!
@@Txderek With all respect, I consider Neil Peart to be the greatest PERCUSSIONIST that ever drew breath. A slight difference, sure, but a difference indeed. Both are expert at their art.
Keith moon is pretty gud too.probly better & Bill ward is vastly underrated
@@kevinmitchell4018 Keith Moon didn't play drums. He ASSAULTED THEM.
I would say it is probably Buddy Rich. John, though was in the conversation and an integral part of the greatest rock and roll band ever. Pert, Baker and Moon, all have their advocates. I'm sure their are a few drummers today that will begin to get some attention as their contributions are studied. I like Barry Kerch of Shinedown, but I am no expert. Maybe the drummers out there could chime in on that one.
"This doesn't sound like them"
Cause you've only done a few songs
Every album of zeppelin was different.
Many great songs. Also this song needs to be played while cruising down the freeway
I loved their Album "In through the Outdoor" too. It was totally different from the earlier albums, but still awesomely Led Zeppelin.
💯
Bloody LOUD!!
“Achilles Last Stand” is somewhat similar yet even more complex. It’s a bit on the long side, but if you liked this, you’d love that!
One of my favourites
It's my all time favorite Zeppelin song. Musically, lyrically, it's theme, and it's got my fav hair raising guitar solo. When the mighty arms of Atlas hold the heavens from the Earth.
Live!!!
Temple of the Dog did a cover during their reunion tour in MSG Nov 7th, 2016. It's amazing and Chris Cornell nails it. ua-cam.com/video/BsqbbDDgYCc/v-deo.html
@@bothellkenmore yea, it was an awesome surprise.
Lex, you are timeless and priceless in your sensitivities and acceptance of the greatest, most creative and talented rock band ever. The bassist, John Paul Jones, wrote and composed the orchestral groundwork, but each of the 4 members of Zeppelin, display their almost unearthly talents that just mesh together there without compromising to get a certain sound. Not even the Beatles could match them in Performance and talent.
Simply the best drummer of the generation. ua-cam.com/video/UvOm2oZRQIk/v-deo.htmlsi=reULxbhp3CUrwegN
My FAVORITE song of all time from my FAVORITE band of all time!
To really get into this song play it again but first think about this: Robert Plant and Jimmy Page wrote this while driving through Morocco. It’s like a dream. Close your eyes and just let it flow. No drugs necessary!
But they help...😎
@@jatikalmanigault Smoke is a Very Very good choice to this Entre
@jatikalmanigault Solid Air by John Martyn is my favourite album to smoke too
The reason it sounds all over the place but it works is John Bonham's drums here are played in 4/4 time. But the string arrangement is in 3/4 time. meaning they only synch up on ever 12th beat
Except on the bridge they switch to 4/4 for a while.
I wish I knew enough about music to know what you meant, I played the triangle at school, even then I cocked it up
Led Zeppelin is one of the greatest ever🤘 Someday I hope Lex will be able to say 'I love Led Zeppelin' 🤘🤘🤘Their First six albums are masterpieces from start to finish🤘
Masterpieces of stolen riffs from old blues players
@@johnphillipsjr7238 Nonsense
@@johnphillipsjr7238
Those old blues players should be thankful that their songs were chosen and made famous. Now their legacy will live on.
That opening riff is one of the most iconic riffs in all of rock.
*Is the most iconic riff of all rock
And this song in general is also one of the most sampled in all of music history
Best Rock band of all time! Saw them once...........loved my generation of music!! Still play Zeppelin, LOUD
This is my favorite song by my favorite band. I am pleased to see you enjoying this music.
No one interprets music like Lex, amazing, I love her.
To me one thing that made Zeppelin so great, is the fact none of their songs sounded alike at all. You knew it was Zeppelin but hardly ever confused one song with the other. They were masters of different sounds, just my opinion.
Another thing that made them great was all the old blues riffs they stole/copied 🤷🏼♂️
That is one of the most iconic Zeppelin tunes in their catalogue, and deservingly so.
This song makes you feel the sand, sun, desert winds,picture camels crossing dunes of sand so amazing!
I agree. I've lived in the desert and it rules .Nothing like it and nothing but peace and tranquility.
Well ...
Kashmir has tropical deciduous forests, but even more, it has temperate forests of oaks and pines, exotic plants, alpine meadows and snow capped mountains.
If you want deserts with camels in India, you should go to the Thar desert in the Rajasthan state.
The Kashmir song is not supposed to represent at all a Middle Eastern or desert area.It's supposed to represent a sort of Asian 'Shangri-la' green paradise in a valley hidden somewhere in the high mountains.
@@alexdavid8545it’s what the song makes me FEEL not it’s physical location on earth but thanks for the geography lesson?!
@@stuartwait No problem. The geography of the heart it's always very personal.
Lex hears everything. Watching the music hit her is like watching paint hit a canvas; she's transformed by every new musical moment.
I’m a musician, I think she’s an extremely musical person.
I have been listening to this song going on 50 years and it never would have crossed my mind to think...."they hit you with all this spice, and then every once is a while, a little sour cream to cool you down". It's a brilliant way to see this song, she is so intuitive.
Yeah, as opposed to Brad who generally has his poker face on, giving nothing away. :)
She feels it he tries to understand it but doesn't get the references
I'm just locked in on Lex's face. She hears every little thing, and I can see it.
While Brad continues to try figure out what Tv show or movie it’s from…
Insightful reaction, guys!! They had travelled to Mumbai the year before (1972) and they had worked with various Indian musicians that later translated to the Eastern flavor of this track. Their most Epic tune IMO. Not necessarily my favorite one, but certainly the most EPIC. Their version of this song at their one gig 2007 reunion was amazing, with Bonzo's son on drums. Worth checking out. Cheers!
I'd say Achilles Last Stand takes epic to another level! No Quarter up there with Kashmir too
Honestly, when I first heard this, I thought they sounded tired. While beautiful, there was just no energy or vitality to it.
@@Tampahop Kinda like they barely made it out of the desert alive and were forever changed?
that was def an epic performance.
@ Ben Shafer Non of them had actually been to Kashmir though.
Plant said the song was inspired by trip to Morocco
Led Zeppelin had a way of making you feel just what inspired the song, even without the lyrics. Geniuses at their respective crafts, and one of the few bands who were truly driven by the drums. The things Bonham did have never been equaled, IMO.
My favorite Zeppelin song!
I saw them in concert back in 1972 after I got out of service. They played this and about all their songs. Was so wild because they sounded the same live as they did in studio recordings. One the best concerts I've ever been to and I have seen A LOT of them.🤗
You can't put LZ into a single category. That is what makes them the greatest band, ever!
Nonsense.
Many bands have reinvented themselves with the passage of time.
Some just do it more than others.
Actually, it’s easy to put them in one category. LEGENDS.
they're amazing, with great songs, i just don't think they have the consistency of some of the other greats. Beatles made about 5 albums of quality material FRONT-TO-BACK near the end of their career. With Led Zepp i find myself skipping tracks. They're still legends though.
One of...
Can you see Lex teaching History/Theory of Rock to kids sometime in the future? 🤘🤘🤘
ya with Jack Black!
@@mrnobody9104 hehehe, now that I'd watch here all day long...😁
Would be a trip!
No.
@@johnphillipsjr7238 you don't think she has a handle on pedagogy???
These are 4 like extremely talented musicians. Jimmy was an in demand studio musician at the age of 16 - a guitar prodigy. The others were just as talented.
..like, extremely talented....impossible to overstate the importance of Led Zeppelin
John Paul Jones was a studio musician also
Zeppelin was my dad's favorite rock band when I was little.... love Zeppelin.
Physical Graffiti was such an amazing album. So many great and varied songs. With Kashmir and Trampled Underfoot they really reached beyond their usual formulae of blues based rock and In My Time Of Dying was a complete masterpiece even if they stole some old blues songs to get there.
I got this album 'Physical Graffiti' on 14th May 1975 for my 17th birthday. It was a present from my girlfriend Janine. Great album, in fact the last of their truly classic albums. You should try 'Trampled Underfoot' from this album, it's pure funk with very suggestive lyrics.
Their first four albums were masterpieces, every song a belter. After that, in my opinion, they went slowly downhill.
@@andrewmorton9327 I agree with you about the first four albums. I think 'Houses Of the Holy' is definitely sub par. But 'Graffiti' is a return to form and a great album.
The Rain Song, Over the hills and Far Away, Communication Breakdown, Whole Lotta Love, Rock and Roll, Stairway to Heaven, Ten Years Gone (The most under rated song), Kashmir.. These are my go to songs in Led Zeppelin..
Edit: Missed Immigrant Song, Black Dog and Moby Dick
"It doesn't sound like them ?" - LZ were so diverse and ALWAYS changing things up. Executed many different styles and sounds
I'm a lifelong Zeppelin fan and when I first heard this song, I had the exact same reaction... Aladdin vibes haha glad I stumbled upon this channel! Subbed to yall
Been listening to the mighty Zepp since I was a kid (I’m 61 now). They’re the greatest band of all time. GREATEST! There are other bands I like, but nothing compares! I was too up f to see them in the 70’s, but I got to see Page/Plant in October of 95’ (I was 32) and I literally cried when they came on stage. They didn’t disappoint! I love Robert Plant and he’s the best singer ever
You guys should react to…
Led Zeppelin - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
🎸🤘
YES my favorite Zeppelin song. I especially love the live clip that's popular on youtube - i think it's from 1969 and has a title like "Denmark Radio" or something similar. I would love to see them react to that clip.
@@MrJeddYoung That performance is good and interesting to watch since they're so young, but it pales next to the studio version.
THANK YOU for doing this great song, and ESPECIALLY for doing the original studio version! I get images of the Taj Mahal in my head as I listen to this fantastic piece.
No Quarter's a fine song, and different again.
In The Light, as well
And Tools cover of "No quarter " to follow ! 🍻☃️
@@ezed3902
Not just in Viking lore. It's a term familiar to all military organizations. It didn't originate from the Vikings.
Very arguably one the best all-around talented bands. Each one of them are/were special musicians. Robert, Jimmy, Jon and John.
goat performers of all time...bc to ad
This is my favorite Zeppelin song and one of my all time favorites period. The soundscape can get so complex, the drums are amazing, and then add Robert Plant's vocals on top and it's just beautiful. Kashmir the place is in the middle east so it has that kind of a feel to it and I just love when orchestras and rock mixes and it does so perfectly in this song. I could play this on a loop and, even though it's like 8 minutes long, I would never get tired of it. Every time I listen to it I hear something new.
This is Plant's favorite Zeppelin tune, very fun riff to play on guitar.
For going into battle Zep check out the Immigrant Song.
Other awesomesauce:
Ramble On
Over the Hills and Far Away
When the Levy Breaks
They’ve done immigrant song
You forgot Achilles Last Stand
N black dog heart breaker living loving maid
Because you’ve talked to him🤦♂️
I don't know how to express what a revolutionary band Led Zeppelin was. They are incomparable.
Once again, Lex gets it on the first listen. Brad, on the other hand, …
...once again :)
True to form!
@H L Listened to that album so many times, and love it too
I won't see this "other hand"!
He thinks too much
That sour cream reference at the end was actually the most perfect way to explain Kashmir, and what they did to make this song great. Whether you are a professional musician or a Mixing engineer, you would really love what she said. That's what everyone has been trying to accomplish since this came out 40 something years ago. And everyone in "the Know" would agree! You guys are my favorite reaction people on UA-cam. Love it keep em comin.
John Bonham is the heart beat, can’t deny it
Puff Daddy the P Diiddlywinks also commandeered that riff - for the track Come With Me, Godzilla soundtrack. This song is pure mystical ecstasy.
For reference, the Matthew Brodrick 1998 Godzilla.
The Tom Morello mix of Come With Me is pretty cool.
He had Jimmy Page playing on that.
@@timbrown2637 - Morello has respect for the giants he stands upon the shoulders of (and part of what makes me love Morello as an artist)
@@jduncanandroid I was referring to Jimmy Page playing on Puff Daddys song, I don't know where Morello came into my comment at.
Zeppelin is one of the greatest bands of all time, glad you guys are listening to them. Gotta hear When The Levee Breaks if you like the blues 👍
THAT is my JAM! ALL THE FEELS!!! 💜
This is an amazing song to watch them perform live.
NFL is well know for playing Zeppelin songs. Read about it in the newspaper a long time ago... there was supposedly a scientific reason for it, but it also had to do with $.
OMG Bonhams' drumming is just briliant in this piece...
I never thought I could enjoy watching people enjoy and appreciate music this much - and such great music. I first heard this song when I was 12, 40 years ago. I love every note of it no less today. Wonderful.
P Diddy and Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) took this song and made the Godzilla (1998) theme "Come With Me",
which I listened to constantly back then
I don't like to mention "P Diddy" and tom Morello in the same breath as "Led Zeppelin"..in comparison, they are pikers and clowns compared to Zeppelin
@@raymo6795 I see, we have a music snob elitist venting his huge bias lol
@@DaP84 .. I didn’t mean to come off that way, my apologies. Tom Morello actually has an original and unique style , to his credit. I do not care for Diddy or that style of music. I don’t know the song you spoke of, but I will check it out.✌️
When Brad seemed to recognize the beat this is the song I thought of. I seem to remember Jimmy Page being involved if maybe for just giving his blessing to use the music. RATM also had a killer tune on that movies soundtrack, No Shelter.
@@raymo6795 sry if I was being harsh, we have our preferences. Yeah, Morello has his unique style! I haven't listened to much Diddy, but he's one of the greats of hiphop. Please let me know what you think! :)
This is when LZ started evolving from a fairly straightforward blues band into a more sophisticated rock band. I remember reacting the same way Lex did when this album came out.
The second time you hear this song it will sound EVEN better. And then when you hear the live version (my favourite is actually Celebration Day due to it being a bit beefier in the mix) ooof, it's amazing.
Yes dude celebration day live sounds like a completely different song then the album version
I love 1979 Knebworth live
One of thee best bands in the word . 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️❤️🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Heard this song thousands of times and it never gets old. One of the greatest songs ever recorded in Rock or Metal. These guys had no equal
Lex has a way of just hooking into this Zeppelin magic. I've seen enough of your reactions to know that she really grooves on those tunes that have that delta blues vibe. I suggest you check out In My Time of Dyin'. Don't think you've done that one yet, and I'm pretty sure Lex would really like it. Thanks you guys. Enjoying your work.
"In My Time of Dyin'" definitely!
Brad is out of his mind. The NFL never used this. Bonham’s time signatures change throughout the song which gives it such a funky groove.
Actually they don't. It's just rather basic 4/4 throughout on the drums, with signature genius fills of course. But the riff is in 3/4. So four sets of two riffs catch up with three bars on the drums each time. 3x4 = 4x3. The concept is called a polymeter.
@@ManuelRuiz-xi7bt Totally!!!!-took me forever to figure out Bonham was straight 4/4 with the strings at 3/4 resolving over so many measures!
Puff Daddy sampled it in "Come With Me" so that might be where he heard it. It was also in Fast Times at Ridgemont HIgh but I don't think they ever licensed it for commercial use.
@@patrickc7748 It"s a nice puzzle in that regard. :-) But what a song.
The St. Louis Rams would play this before they ran out onto the field at The Edward Jones Dome.
Let’s be candid: he gets by on the young lady’s good looks! Another great job you guys 👌🏻
It’s one of the most iconic rock ballads at all time
They're like sooo talented....... perfect analysis
If you were digging this, absolutely check out the live version from 2007 (from their reunion show). It takes the intensity through the ceiling, and their drummer for that show (Jason Bonham) was the son of the original drummer, John Bonham. It's fantastic.
Lex's transformation from unsure at the start to totally digging it with insightful food analogies at the end was fun to watch!
Yeah. After she said that I found myself wanting to go to a Thai restaurant.
"This song is orchestral"
(watches John Paul Jones, John Bonham, and Jimmy Page grinning wickedly and giving each other high fives)
Led Zeppelin is the greatest rock band of all time. They could do anything with anything to make a sound and make it sound great. That is why they are rock gods! They set a mood in their songs, and with "Kashmir", the beat sound is like heavy footsteps through sand dunes, while the "orchestral" sound is like sand flowing away from those heavy footsteps. You get a sense of weight from each of those footsteps, but you aren't left exhausted from the journey at all. It's a brilliant song, and not quite as complex as it seems, and Jimmy Page showed The Edge, and Jack White in a video I believe called "It Might Get Loud" where he showed he showed the chords to the song.
Lex is on a different level when it comes to describing these tunes from LZ, I’m sure she’s got Synaesthesia or something ridiculously close to it, when she describes things I’m like YES YES YES, such an outstanding feel for the music, brilliant reaction to probably my fave LZ track 👏👏👏👏
The Greatest song mankind has or ever will lay down!
Lex is spot on with her analysis once again!!
She's a rocker!
@@ThatGuy-cb3yv yup, the guy next to her is always in a state of confusion
🤦♂️
Yo deadass, Lex has a really high emotional intelligence its really interesting to hear and even makes u think 🤔
She might as well do these reactions alone or with a friend. Brad is an unfeeling statue here.
Here's a neat tidbit that I found online about the instruments on this and other Zep songs "John Paul Jones used a Mellotron for a lot of Led Zeppelin’s recordings.
Basically it is an early form of a sampler. A mellotron is a keyboard
instrument, that uses magnetic tape for it.s sound bank. Each key has a
magnetic tap head, and the tape uses prerecorded sounds like a string
section for example."
JPJ was an absolute genius musician.
This is the most unique song ever written. There has never been a song that comes close to this sound.
Knights of Cydonia - Muse is up there with this
Bohemian rhapsody fits a little more with the word unique in my opinion.
Lex letting the music touch her soul and Brad is replaying a Bug Bunny cartoon in his head.
You have a very good ear Lex to pick up on the fact that the drums were doing their own thing.....and making it freakin work! Few could do that like Bonzo.
"Physical Grafitti" is the BEST Zep album of them all!Four sides of brilliance!
Starting off with the very underrated "Custard Pie"!
this is one of the most iconic and difficult drum tracks in Rock.
John Bonham was a God of drums
Not that difficult if you compare it to “black dog”! lol
@@steverobinson8214 Or even just the intro of "Rock and Roll" that starts on the "3 and".
@@steverobinson8214 this is MUCH harder. There's a lot of subtle swings on the kick pedal, lots of double and even triple kicks, that some professional drummers still doubt Bonzo played without echo or overdubs. Of course he played it raw.
@@cpsribeiro I’d love to know what measure or bars your hearing double and triple kicks with the bass?!?
Zepplin had a number of Tolkein references in the lyrics and I believe that "elder race" could be The Eldar or elves who saw the light of the Two Trees in Valinor and are waiting for the end of the Music of The Ainur.
Ok, i've been watching a bunch of your videos on the greatest Rock &Roll band of all time, Led Zeppelin. I'm 67 years old and back in the 70's Led Zeppelin was, hands down, my favorite band. To this day I think they created the most consistently great R&R ever...more so than The Beatles...more so than The Rolling Stones, and The Who, and anyone else combined. A big part of why they were so great was because of the choices their guitarist, Jimmy Page made early in his career. He started playing guitar at a very young age playing something called Skiffle. Then, throughout the early to late 60's he went on to be a session guitarist, said to have played on something like 90% of all the records coming out of England, and not just Rock & Roll but just about every genre you could think of. At one point he took on duties in a band called The Yardbirds, as a replacement to their bassist. Then, later in that band's career, he became a replacement for one of their guitarist, and in the end, he was the only guitarist in The Yardbirds. After that band broke up he had a vision of what he wanted his next band to be. In the session days, he worked from time to time with a very talented bassist, John Paul Jones, and asked him to join this new band. An outstanding choice, but the luckiest thing he found 1st was a ridiculously talented, yet untapped vocalist playing in a band called The Band Of Joy, Robert Plant. Jimmy Page 1st thought there must be something wrong with him, cause he couldn't figure out how this guy wasn't a star already. It was through Robert Plant that another lightning strike happened. This one I really couldn't understand. When Robert Plant was in The Band Of Joy they had the hardest-hitting most inventive drummer of all time with them. Jimmy asked Robert if he knew of a drummer and Plant quickly suggested his old bandmate, John Henry Bonham. The rest is Legend. By the time Physical Graffiti was released Jimmy and Robert had traveled to some Middle Eastern countries and were impressed with the music and their approach to music. That's what you're hearing in this landmark song. John Bonham's drum sound has been sampled by so many recording artists, including Hip-Hop artists that it's not funny. IMO there are only 3 bands that have put out a substantial amount of music where everything they did was great. Led Zeppelin is the 1st. A group called Cocteau Twins is the 2nd, and a band called Dead Can Dance is the 3rd.
Let me just tell you somethin there Brad.
You have a woman with a heart full of soul dude. You are one lucky man.
The magic comes from creative consummate musicians. No tricks, no computers, just supreme players. I believe this was inspired by a trip to Morocco.
100% Saw this song " live" 75 before it was on radio or album at MSGNYC ...waited in one hr line 2 weeks later to by the album ...Great song
The Himalayas, not Morocco.
"Since I've been loving you" Live from MSG will blow you away and the groove of 'When the Levee breaks' is unmatched
The band actually wrote the initial lyrics on a long drive through Morocco
This is my favorite Led Zepplin tune, I like them all, but this is the best.
As I have suggested before, you need to react to the Live version, from Celebration Day. It has the original drummer's son (Jason Bonham) standing in for the duty, and the rest of the band are in their sixties. It hits so much harder and you'd be amazed at how they "still have it", but even better. It is the best performance I have ever seen from Led Zeppelin.
Yes, it's phenomenal.
My sub-woofer started to smell of burning electronics when I was playing this on 5.1 surround sound. I had to turn the volume down 🙁