LEDZEP

Oct 17 2006, 05:29 PM

http://www.robertplant.com/index.php?l1=2&...135bd1491900ea3
ROBERT PLANT AND THE STRANGE SENSATION DUE OCTOBER 24, 2006
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ROUNDER RECORDS/ZOË VISION TO RELEASE FIRST-EVER MUSIC DVD
BY ROBERT PLANT

ROBERT PLANT AND THE STRANGE SENSATION DUE OCTOBER 24 (out on 
Universal in UK AND ROW on October 23rd);
FEATURING MUSIC FROM PLANT‘S ILLUSTRIOUS SOLO CAREER  AND LED ZEPPELIN

On October 24, Rounder Records/Zoë Vision (Universal in UK and Rest 
of the World) will release the first-ever music DVD from the 
legendary Robert Plant.  Produced by Soundstage and directed by Joe 
Thomas, Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation were featured in 
concert recently on PBS television and is a must-see for new and old 
fans of one of rock’s most celebrated figures.

Few recording artists achieve the type of legacy that Robert Plant 
has enjoyed, from his early career fronting hard rock juggernaut Led 
Zeppelin to his critically acclaimed solo works. Plant‘s musical 
ventures range from gritty blues to edgy metal, delicate acoustic
balladry, lush soundscapes infused with electronic elements, glowing 
pop, and roots music from around the world.

“The spirit of rock’n‘roll is  live performance,” asserts Plant. 
“Studio recordings can be captivating, and live albums can capture 
some of the synergy in a concert, but there is really nothing like 
being in the moment when the music is connecting you to the people-
it’s truly a communion.”

Celebrating the magic of live musical performance was the impetus 
behind the landmark PBS series, Soundstage.  The program initially 
ran for 11 years (from 1974 through 1985) and featured some of the 
most prestigious names in popular music, including Bob Dylan, Al 
Green, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Arlo Guthrie, Jose Feliciano, 
and the
Temptations, to name but a few.  Taped before small studio audiences, 
these intimate performances offered home viewers a unique concert 
experience and fresh perspective on the performers and their craft. 
The program was recently resurrected and has been captivating a new 
generation of music fans with one-hour live sets by a diversity of
artists.

So it is fitting that Robert Plant‘s first-ever DVD release is his 
Soundstage performance which was filmed at the Soundstage Studios in 
Chicago on September 16, 2005, with his band, Strange Sensation. The 
quintet features Clive Deamer (drums) from Portishead and Roni Size 
projects; John Baggott (keyboards) of Portishead and Massive Attack; 
Billy Fuller (bass) from Bristol band Fuzz Against Junk; ambient 
guitarist Skin, formerly of Brit Pop phenomenon Cast; and Justin 
Adams (late of Sinead O’Connor, Jah Wobble, and the Wayward Shakes) 
playing gimbri, darbouka, and guitar.

Clocking in at 66 minutes total, the program was captured live in 
high-definition and mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound. The set ran the 
gamut from reinvented Led Zeppelin classics to some striking 
selections from Plant‘s solo career. “No Quarter” is infused with 
rich world music flavors; “Black Dog” is fueled by a deeper, funkier 
groove, and an inspired version of “Four Sticks” is dedicated to the 
late, great Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham, whose death in 1980 
marked the end of the band. Material from 2005’s twice Grammy-
nominated Mighty Rearranger, Plant‘s first album of all new material 
in more than ten years and a collection described by Rolling Stone 
magazine as an infusion of “exotic melodies and blues thunder” 
includes “Freedom Fries,” a roots rocker with a
political twist. The concert closes with a bang-an extended rendering 
of Zeppelin’s orgasmic opus, “Whole Lotta Love” which loses none of 
its vim despite a more subdued arrangement and low-key setting. Bonus 
tracks include a rendition of “Hey Joe,” the William Roberts classic 
popularized by guitar virtuoso Jimi Hendrix and featured on
Plant‘s twice Grammy-nominated 2002 album Dreamland and a cover of 
Bob Dylan’s “Girl from the North Country.”

“It‘s quite something to watch successive generations of music fans 
discover and appreciate your work,” Plant observes. “It’s kind of 
like rediscovering the world through a child‘s eyes. You find fresh 
nuances in the music and the songs continue to grow with a life of 
their own. As I’ve explored the rich musical traditions of North 
Africa and the
Middle East, elements of those musics have worked their way into some 
of the most unlikely songs-and that kind of constant reinvention 
keeps your creativity piqued.”

Great music has the power to continue captivating people over time. 
This DVD is a modest testament to the timelessness of Led Zeppelin 
and Robert Plant.

Track Listing:
1. No Quarter
2. Shine It All Around
3. Black Dog
4. Freedom Fries
5. Four Sticks
6. Tin Pan Valley
7. Gallows Pole
8. The Enchanter
9. Whole Lotta Love

Bonus songs:
10. Hey Joe
11. Girl from the North Country
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LEDZEP

Jan 18 2007, 02:00 PM

http://www.led-zeppelin.org/

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LEDZEP

Sep 12 2007, 01:43 PM

Led Zeppelin re-forming for concert
http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/09/1...back/index.html

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LEDZEP

Oct 24 2007, 07:23 PM

http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&brand=msnb...:-1:ind:1:ff:8A

Plant on the Today Show with Alison Krauss ~ Today
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LEDZEP

Oct 27 2007, 01:53 PM

LEDZEP

Oct 24 2007, 07:23 PM

http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&brand=msnb...:-1:ind:1:ff:8A

Plant on the Today Show with Alison Krauss ~ Today
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http://robertplant.com/video/promo_videos/...uss_EPK_Med.mov
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ~~~ promo video

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LEDZEP

Nov 14 2007, 12:36 AM

http://www.ledzeppelin.com/
Coming ~~~ 12/10/2007