I enjoyed reading the blog and the video breakdown, thanks.. I have many faves but one is a bit of a deep cut and its Candy Store Rock. I like the 1950’s vibe and the rhythm to it. One of my favourite parts is the huge string bends before the solo adds suspense. Plants vocals sadly aren’t great on it. Plant said he sang the track a bit like Ral Donner, the guy who waned to be Elvis but wasn’t quite there.
Yep, it lends it a very mystical character in the verses, and then gets funky as hell in the choruses. The combination of that Jbass and the Acoustic 360 with the folded horn cabinet really kicked ass.
THIS is my favorite Zep song! So many unexpected twists, and Jimmy's light and dark dichotomies throughout. A bassline to cherish. Thanks for deconstructing!
My number one favorite song by Zeppelin, without question. It succinctly embodies all the influences they drew from--from Celtic folk to hard rock, from Southern blues to references to Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings. All packaged into one brilliant song with such incredible taste and coherence. It might be because it's the first Zep album I ever heard, but for me Zeppelin II is the quintessential Zeppelin album--the perfected raw Zeppelin sound in all its glory. And it wasn't only hard rock.
It's hard to pick, but yeah, I think I agree. The drum groove and guitar play so well together. The bassline is so melodic. And the singing is ... actually even a level beyond the instrumentation!
@Producelikeapro just the way Bonham alone creates and accents time... He sounds less like a drummer and more like a solar system of planets , asteroids and comets rotating around a pulsar star. Awe inspiring!
Bonham had incredible capabilities. Sometimes he locks to the lead guitar, then locks the base and occasionally gets down with the lead singer. Wherever he thought to push the rock.
So fantastic. Hearing that bit that didn't actually make it onto the final mix was pure freakin' gold. Thank you. 🥰❤☺ I always loved this track. JPJ crushed it. I'd love to say that it was this track that inspired me, but it was actually The Lemon Song that pushed me to buy my first bass in 1978 … a Univox Precisely along with a Traynor YBA-1 head and 2 x 15 cab.
Awesome, thanx so much. One of my favorite Zep songs. I firmly believe the "Bleeds" add to the recordings. Great "bleeds on the first album too !! Thanx Mr. Blair...and Warren....
Definitely a top 5 bass line of all time for me. Right up there with stuff like "Something" by Paul McCartney, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by James Jamerson, and "I Want You Back" by Wilton Felder.
Indeed, there’s bleed and there’s bleed! Gentle bleed between instruments can be very beneficial indeed! However, cymbals in a vocal mic (such as I had with Anthony Kiedis spinning around live!) or drums louder in a piano than the actual piano which I had from a live show can be quite different haha
This is so great! Part of the perfection lies in the rawness and the imperfections. Hearing some of the isolated guitar tracks…, if someone would give me a guitar and an amp and this would be the sound I was getting from it, I probably would’ve thought they’d gone out of their minds. But they just went for it and made everything sound amazing! 🧡🧡🧡
Okay - Not sure if I'm the first however I won't be the last - Top Marks for using a rare AKG mic (C414 EB perhaps?) for your voice recording! Hearing the raw recordings of Ramble On is a gift. Great review. Thanks so much for sharing.
Hello. Great episode. But, I was wondering if it would be possible for you to look into the (amazing!) recording process of ABBA? I have always been a fan of(-and still have a crush on Agnetha) one of the best bands ever. I have been listening carefully to Arrival and The album, on it strikes me how great the contributing musicians were. I will always love their music. Cheers. Vegar, Norway
Page must be a genius, he copies Allman, before Allman was even anybody. What a stupid comment, that is "Allmaness, even though they had not made it yet"
What's Your Favourite Led Zeppelin Song?
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My favorite Zep album is Physical Graffiti, but from II, I think What Is and What Should Never Be is highly overlooked.
Trampled Under Foot for me, with In my Time of Dying a close second.
Whole Lotta Love
This one
I enjoyed reading the blog and the video breakdown, thanks.. I have many faves but one is a bit of a deep cut and its Candy Store Rock. I like the 1950’s vibe and the rhythm to it. One of my favourite parts is the huge string bends before the solo adds suspense. Plants vocals sadly aren’t great on it. Plant said he sang the track a bit like Ral Donner, the guy who waned to be Elvis but wasn’t quite there.
John Paul Jones' bass part is kind of the secret sauce that really sends the song into orbit, IMO.
Jones IS Zep’s secret sauce, and my fave member
Agreed 100%!
100%
Yep, it lends it a very mystical character in the verses, and then gets funky as hell in the choruses. The combination of that Jbass and the Acoustic 360 with the folded horn cabinet really kicked ass.
The choice of jpj notes on the bass line in the verse is special
It's all so impressive but seriously Bonzo's Drumming is just beyond iconic
So amazing
When isolated you really hear the rhythmic complexities. Zeppelin never ceases to fascinate.
No doubt and this on their second album.
THIS is my favorite Zep song! So many unexpected twists, and Jimmy's light and dark dichotomies throughout. A bassline to cherish. Thanks for deconstructing!
Agreed! So amazing!
This is amazing to hear these tracks solo'd and having you describe all the details musically and sonically! Thanks for sharing!!!! More please.
Thanks ever so much!
thanks Warren and Mr Blair for all you do!
Thank you for the great breakdown!
I love this treatment of this classic Zep song!
Marvellous!
This is fantastic! Knowing how the magic was made ❤
Marvellous!
Agree. I love hearing all the imperfections - the roughness of the playing. It all adds to the feel of the song.
@@j0pj0p very much so!
One of all time favs from them. Been playing that baseline for decades. So cool to hear the parts broken out like this. Go J.J.!
Same here. And it's not easy. It takes stamina. Question: Is it played with a pick or fingers? What's your take on it?
The Acoustic Guitar Jimmy Page used on 'Ramble On' is a Vox V238 Country Western Acoustic.
indeed this is _how you rock._
Absolutely!
My number one favorite song by Zeppelin, without question. It succinctly embodies all the influences they drew from--from Celtic folk to hard rock, from Southern blues to references to Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings. All packaged into one brilliant song with such incredible taste and coherence. It might be because it's the first Zep album I ever heard, but for me Zeppelin II is the quintessential Zeppelin album--the perfected raw Zeppelin sound in all its glory. And it wasn't only hard rock.
Classic! Maybe my favorite Zep tune!
Me too!
Huge song!
@@ivorytelecaster me three!
It's hard to pick, but yeah, I think I agree. The drum groove and guitar play so well together. The bassline is so melodic. And the singing is ... actually even a level beyond the instrumentation!
J.J is a gem!!
YES! He certainly is!!
Solid gold - thank you guys!😊🤟
Thanks ever so much Andy!
Cheers Warren for these song breakdowns hope you and your family are safe out there from those fires take care my friend
Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!
This IS how you ROCK! awesome and thanks... jazzed for mixing session!
Marvellous! YES Rock!
@Producelikeapro just the way Bonham alone creates and accents time... He sounds less like a drummer and more like a solar system of planets , asteroids and comets rotating around a pulsar star. Awe inspiring!
This is legendary! That RCA compression on the Vox acoustic! Thank you for this!
best rhythm section, RIP Bonzo
So amazing!!
I watched this on his IG the instant he posted it. Its a must watch for everyone. Thanks PLaP!
Thanks Craig!
Hey Warren, thank you so much for this fantastic special! I hope all is well for you and your family and you are safe. ❤
Undeniable American R+B (James Brown) influence on that track...
Of course!! Have you listened to UK Radio? We love R&B, Soul, Blues, Funk...you name it!
Bonham had incredible capabilities. Sometimes he locks to the lead guitar, then locks the base and occasionally gets down with the lead singer. Wherever he thought to push the rock.
Thanks for sharing your time. Fantastic!
So fantastic. Hearing that bit that didn't actually make it onto the final mix was pure freakin' gold. Thank you. 🥰❤☺ I always loved this track. JPJ crushed it. I'd love to say that it was this track that inspired me, but it was actually The Lemon Song that pushed me to buy my first bass in 1978 … a Univox Precisely along with a Traynor YBA-1 head and 2 x 15 cab.
Awesome, thanx so much. One of my favorite Zep songs.
I firmly believe the "Bleeds" add to the recordings.
Great "bleeds on the first album too !!
Thanx Mr. Blair...and Warren....
Thank you! 🙏🏽
You are so welcome
Ooh one of my favorite Zep tunes- slow melodic bass vs fast guitar strumming.
Yes! Masterpiece!
@@ProducelikeaproWhich do you think came first- melodic bassline or strumming chord progression?
Such a beautiful baseline. So glad you broke this one down.
Course I enjoyed it! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful insights!
Thanks ever so much
ho lee shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit. that wah fuzz lick was cooooool. whoa
Haha indeed!
Definitely a top 5 bass line of all time for me. Right up there with stuff like "Something" by Paul McCartney, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by James Jamerson, and "I Want You Back" by Wilton Felder.
When record bands some worry about bleed, I say the bleed adds to the sound.
Indeed, there’s bleed and there’s bleed! Gentle bleed between instruments can be very beneficial indeed! However, cymbals in a vocal mic (such as I had with Anthony Kiedis spinning around live!) or drums louder in a piano than the actual piano which I had from a live show can be quite different haha
@ yes I’m talking nice bleed 😂
Very Fun run through.
Thanks ever so much!
I've enjoyed it. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@Producelikeapro But where can I find the "Whole lotta love" thing he mentioned?
@@gitarrenpost it's on his instagram: ➡➡ J.J's Instagram: instagram.com/j.j.blair/
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Warren I hope all is well and you and your fam/estate are safe
Thanks ever so much!
Magic! Thx
Thanks ever so much
Do more zeppelin breakdowns please
Absolutely!
This is so great! Part of the perfection lies in the rawness and the imperfections. Hearing some of the isolated guitar tracks…, if someone would give me a guitar and an amp and this would be the sound I was getting from it, I probably would’ve thought they’d gone out of their minds. But they just went for it and made everything sound amazing! 🧡🧡🧡
The Allman Brothers first album was in 1969. Just to add fuel to the mystery if Page was inspired by Allman Bros harmony guitar lines.
or vice versa?
where is the whole lotta love video?
It's on his instagram! ➡➡ J.J's Instagram: instagram.com/j.j.blair/
Nice :)
Thanks ever so much
Okay - Not sure if I'm the first however I won't be the last - Top Marks for using a rare AKG mic (C414 EB perhaps?) for your voice recording! Hearing the raw recordings of Ramble On is a gift. Great review. Thanks so much for sharing.
Nice
Thanks
3:51 - yes, and what’s the pitter patter? What is that?
I've looked but cannot find the "Whole Lotta Love" video. Can anyone link it please?
Check out JJ's Instagram here: instagram.com/j.j.blair/
J.J Blair's Drum Recording promixacademy.com/course/drum-recording-foundations/
the AKG - my main mic😇
Where can i find the whole lotta love one?
Hello. Great episode. But, I was wondering if it would be possible for you to look into the (amazing!) recording process of ABBA? I have always been a fan of(-and still have a crush on Agnetha) one of the best bands ever. I have been listening carefully to Arrival and The album, on it strikes me how great the contributing musicians were. I will always love their music. Cheers. Vegar, Norway
Where is the Whole Lotta video you mentioned?
15 minutes just isn’t long enough!!!
Agreed more to come!!
Weyez Wazza?
Haha thanks ever so much!
Page must be a genius, he copies Allman, before Allman was even anybody. What a stupid comment, that is "Allmaness, even though they had not made it yet"
Check out Rick Beato to for even more insight. But such a great song. Amazing how such low tech sounds so great!!!