row_33 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, Gugny said: I could talk about Led Zeppelin all day long. The comment intrigues me and I'm anticipating that it will take the discussion into a great direction. As a hack drummer, one favourite moment is Bonham's fill at 1:17 of Achilles Last Stand. I have heard a few things about them, but always up for LZ lore.
Seasons1992 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Gugny said: Can you elaborate on the black magic sound you brought up? Meaning, the whole Lord of the Rings vibe and mystical lyrics they had in multiple songs. Start here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_Crowley#Magick_and_theology Then go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boleskine_House And once you're done, buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-Gods-Stephen-Davis/dp/0425182134 (Side note: This is going below the ZOSO tattoo next Wednesday) Edited January 10, 2019 by Seasons1992
row_33 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) The fill mixed between Friends and Celebration Day is eerie, apparently a good jam that got lost by the techies.... One writer was let into Page's house for an interview, during which Jimmy pressed a button and a wall moved and paintings of souls tormented in hellfire appeared. The writer didn't have a comment that suited Page's look to continue on that theme. Edited January 10, 2019 by row_33
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 So damn good. I may have to put on the headphones after everyone goes to bed and drift away. 2 hours ago, Nextmanup said: It's absolutely fascinating how Jimmy Page has slowly turned into an aging Oriental man with the passage of time! I'm not sure biologists fully understand the processes involved. Hahaha....you're right. He looks like a cross between Tommy Chong and the troll meme face. 1
Chandler#81 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Jimmy was/is my inspiration to play guitar. While I play nearly everything of his, my favorites are acoustic guitar versions of Going to California, The Rain Song, Kashmire etc. for the obtuse, created tunings. Cant imagine Rock music without the Zep.
row_33 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Scandinavian late 60s film is the best Jimi and friends starting off tuning and fiddling around with their own amps and kit is great nostalgia 1
Gugny Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 41 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: Meaning, the whole Lord of the Rings vibe and mystical lyrics they had in multiple songs. Start here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_Crowley#Magick_and_theology Then go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boleskine_House And once you're done, buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-Gods-Stephen-Davis/dp/0425182134 (Side note: This is going below the ZOSO tattoo next Wednesday) I went through an Aleister Crowley phase (just wanting to learn about him) in high school and also had the Hammer of the Gods book (my sister and her friend lifted it from a bookstore in the mall); no idea if I still have it kicking around. I just find Zep III much more acoustic and mellow (overall), which is why the reference made to that album threw me a bit. 49 minutes ago, row_33 said: did you get to see them live? Nope. I was 9 years old when Bonham died. I did, however, see Jimmy Page on his Outrider tour with Jason Bonham on drums. I think that was 1987. 30 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Jimmy was/is my inspiration to play guitar. While I play nearly everything of his, my favorites are acoustic guitar versions of Going to California, The Rain Song, Kashmire etc. for the obtuse, created tunings. Cant imagine Rock music without the Zep. If I had to pick one Zep song as my favorite, it would be The Rain Song. What a beautiful song with an incredible build up. Listening to it puts me in another place. Love it. 1
Chandler#81 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, Gugny said: I went through an Aleister Crowley phase (just wanting to learn about him) in high school and also had the Hammer of the Gods book (my sister and her friend lifted it from a bookstore in the mall); no idea if I still have it kicking around. I just find Zep III much more acoustic and mellow (overall), which is why the reference made to that album threw me a bit. Nope. I was 9 years old when Bonham died. I did, however, see Jimmy Page on his Outrider tour with Jason Bonham on drums. I think that was 1987. If I had to pick one Zep song as my favorite, it would be The Rain Song. What a beautiful song with an incredible build up. Listening to it puts me in another place. Love it. He singularly created the tuning for this song. (D G C G C D) It can’t be played any other way and it’s the only song I know of in this tuning. It’s my favorite Zep tune. I had to commit a Fender acoustic to eternal tuning so I can just grab it and play the song. Worth the $300 imo. 1
Gugny Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Chandler#81 said: He singularly created the tuning for this song. (D G C G C D) It can’t be played any other way. It’s my favorite Zep tune. I had to commit a Fender acoustic to eternal tuning so I can just grab it and play the song. Worth the $300 imo. LOL! Yeah, once you start with those alternate tunings, it can get expensive. I'm speaking from my son's experience, not mine. I'm straight up standard tuning. My son is all over the place and has multiple guitars to accommodate different tunings. And he just told me last night that his next goal is to save up for a 7-string. I'd never heard that about the Rain Song's tuning. Fascinating! This is why I love threads like this.
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gugny said: I'd never heard that about the Rain Song's tuning. Fascinating! This is why I love threads like this. I’m amazed at all the diverse and esoteric talents and knowledge that contributors to this site have. 2
Chandler#81 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Check out the live link with an orchestra I added to my post. Here’s some of my gurls.. note the mandolin. (Going to California) 1 1
Gugny Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Check out the live link with an orchestra I added to my post. Here’s some of my gurls.. note the mandolin. (Going to California) Nice arsenal!!! What kind of Fender amp is that?
Gugny Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Stage 112 SE. ‘Sparkle & Punch’! Nice! My son's first amp was a little 30w Line 6 (bought the amp and a Squier Vibe Series Strat for $300 out the door - that Strat sounds just as good and stays in tune better than my buddy's American Fender Strat and my Mexican). When I knew he was serious about playing, I got him a Peavey 6505+ 112 Combo, which is 60 watts all tube (LOUD). One of his Christmas presents this year was a Celestion V-30 speaker for that amp. He's a metal head. But he plays some sweet blues, too. There's weekly blues jam at a local tavern. I brought him there to jam with the big boys and he held his own. So I got him a Fender Blues Jr. - 12 inch speaker, 15w tube. That amp smokes!! 1
row_33 Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) RThe descending bass riff found in Babe I’m Gonna Leave You from LZ 1 25 or 6 to 4 While My Guitar Gently Weeps has been noted as a very common pattern, but I can’t come up with another knowable song from the rock era that has used it any other songs that use it that you can think of? Edited January 11, 2019 by row_33
Gugny Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 7 hours ago, row_33 said: RThe descending bass riff found in Babe I’m Gonna Leave You from LZ 1 25 or 6 to 4 While My Guitar Gently Weeps has been noted as a very common pattern, but I can’t come up with another knowable song from the rock era that has used it any other songs that use it that you can think of? Insomniac by Green Day Dazed and Confused - Zep Now I'll be trying to think of these all day! 1
Cripple Creek Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 17 hours ago, Gugny said: I was in middle school (1984) when I decided to really get in to Led Zeppelin. I remember calling my brother, who is six years older than I am and asking him where to start. He told me to start with Led Zeppelin II, so I did. Loved it. Then I went to Zep I, III and kept going in order. in hindsight, I think starting with II was really good advice. So, if my math skills are correct your next three albums were V, IV, VI.
Gugny Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: So, if my math skills are correct your next three albums were V, IV, VI. Go listen to your K-Tel Anne Murray album. 1
row_33 Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gugny said: Insomniac by Green Day Dazed and Confused - Zep Now I'll be trying to think of these all day! very nice i'm not familiar with the first, the second SHOULD have popped up do-do-do-do-do do-do-do-do-do do-do-do-do-do do-do-do-do do-do-do-do repeat into the close interesting review from a great site.... http://starling.rinet.ru/music/ledzep.htm not a huge fan, his comments do ring true mostly, but I have to say ***** IT, it's Led Zepplin Edited January 11, 2019 by row_33
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