For many serious music fans Led Zeppelin were simply the greatest rock band ever. This is the critical review of the four year period from 1968 to 1980 , which saw them rise from obscurity to superstardom. It is the new expanded edition of the ultimate critical guide to Led Zeppelin.
Two DVDs from the periods - DVD-1: Inside Led Zeppelin 1968-1972 and DVD-2: Inside Led Zeppelin 1973-1980, span the entire output of the band and the accompanying 48 page book by Robert M. Corich features a review of every track on every Led Zeppelin studio album from 1968-1980, alongside rare photographs. All their eight studio albums that singlehandedly set the standard for 1970s hard rock with a blend of heavy, blues-drenched guitar riffs and mystical folk balladry, are on this DVD set.
This is the critical review of the music, films, records and performances which saw them rise from obscurity to superstardom. Inside Led Zeppelin features rare performance footage of Zeppelin on stage, behind the scenes interviews and the incisive views of a leading team of music critics, writers and working musicians. It also features a rare performances by Led Zeppelin of Eddie Cochrane’s Let’s Have a party previously unavailable on DVD.
Inside Led Zeppelin features rare performance footage of Zeppelin on stage, behind the scenes interviews, and the incisive views of a leading team of music critics, writers and working musicians. All four legendary albums from the early Led Zeppelin era are examined, reviewed and critically assessed to discover how the music worked and why; and sometimes why it didn't. The result is an authoritative and comprehensive independent critical analysis, which uncovers the secrets behind music, which conquered the world. You can be sure no punches are pulled on this full-blooded critical journey.
For many serious music fans Led Zeppelin were simply the greatest rock band ever. Led Zeppelin music rocks and to me they are and were the best band that ever walked. No one has come close to what they did. This is a ne of a kind DVD for sure.
Media Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD
Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Studio: Classic Rock Legends
Number of discs: 2
Duration: 173 mins approx
Rating: *****
Reviewed by Verus Ferreira