Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same
by Peter Clifton, Joe Massot
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Actor: Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Peter Grant (III), Robert PlantDirector: Joe Massot, Peter Clifton
Brand: Alfred Publishing
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 137 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1999-12-21
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Reviews of Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same
DVD Review: 4.5 Stars - Classic Zeppelin performance with weird movie interludes
Summary: 4 Stars
The Song Remains The Same (1976), the Led Zeppelin movie
[This review also refers to the CD 'The Song Remains The Same' soundtrack and so this review appears on that product also]
There is little that hasn't already been said about Led Zeppelin. Simply one of the greatest bands of all time, their studio albums are one amazing collection, however, the one thing that lacks with the band's catalogue is recorded live material. Led Zeppelin, for all their popularity and fame, were a pretty camera shy band who avoided giving interviews and releasing live footage of them playing. However, for many years, the one exception to this was 'The Song Remains The Same' movie, released in 1976, which combined the band playing live at Madison Square Garden in 1973 with various other scenes in between.
Since this film's release nearly 30 years ago, there have been recent releases of the band live which supercede this DVD. These include the awesome 'Led Zeppelin' double DVD and the 'How The West Was Won' soundtrack both released in 2003. However, in perspective, 'The Song Remains The Same' still remains an awesome live document and should not be ruled out. Some reviewers seem to have bashed this release with comments such as relating to the fact the concert footage is intermingled with scenes of the band at home and fantasy settings. I take these people's points however at the end of the day this DVD is a MOVIE not solely a LIVE MUSIC DVD. Also, when the scenes do eject away from the concert footage, the live music at the concert continues playing and so you still hear Led Zeppelin live even if the scene is concentrating on something else. Furthermore, the other scenes aren't all that bad. Some of them are just fantasy settings, whilst others are scenes of the band members at home and in other parts we even get interviews (including a 5 minute rant from manager Peter Grant at the concert; filmed backstage where he is rightfully complaining about fake posters being sold of the band).
For the music on 'The Song Remains The Same' release, you really have two options. The first is to get the DVD, which gives you the full film, and therefore the music played, the live footage and the extra scenes. Alternatively, if you just want to hear what features on the film, buy the soundtrack CD which features the 9 live tracks which are played, plus the Bron-Yr-Aur intro and the 'Stairway To Heaven' studio version which plays at the end of the film.
The actual Madison Square Garden concert from 1973 was one of Led Zeppelin's highlights in terms of their live career. All in all, 9 songs which they played there are captured in the film. The highlights have to be firstly, the almost half-hour long version of 'Dazed and Confused', where the band keep the song in suspense in miraculous style. 'No Quarter'. which features some whizz keyboard work from John Paul Jones and some great guitar solos played by Jimmy Page (during ths song, another fantasy scene ensues in the movie). John Bonham's drumming is furious and creative during the performance of 'Moby Dick' and the band's closing showcase of 'Whole Lotta Love' is a memorable finisher. All in all, the music itself is great.
Eventhough I would never say this film DVD holds a candle to the recent Led Zeppelin DVD release and the 'How The West Was Won' live set, it is still an excellent film with some timeless captures of the band performing live at the time when they were at their peak. The concert is brilliant, the few interviews are good and the fantasy styled editions, yes are a little cheesy but aren't too bad non the less! For any Led Zeppelin fan, this DVD is a great extra for your collection.
Description of Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same
Experience the lightning of Led Zeppelin's 1973 Madison Square Garden concert-and enter the dreams and backstage lives of one of rock's all-time best-selling bands! Year: 1976 Director: Peter Clifton, Joe Massot Starring: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, John Paul JonesFor Led Zeppelin fanatics, this 1976 feature The Song Remains the Same is a treasure of searing live performances, particularly welcome in light of the sad scarcity of such visual material from the band's great decade. Despite the group's road weariness after a long tour, their final, three-night stand at Madison Square Garden in 1973 was full of the old power. Performances of "No Quarter," "Whole Lotta Love," "Black Dog," "Dazed and Confused," and "Stairway to Heaven" underscore Zep's charisma. Trouble is, you don't get an unbroken performance here. Viewers have to wade through a mishmash of documentary insight into the lives of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones, as well as fantasy sequences supposedly inspired by the thoughts and fantasies of the band's individual members. It's mostly garish and silly, but there are some nice elements, especially insights into the late Bonham's life. The DVD doesn't offer much in the way of add-ons (a theatrical trailer is about it), but there is also enhanced viewing for 16 x 9 televisions. --Tom Keogh
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