Another Led Zep heads up (or not?)

I bet the SQ will rubbish on account of Jimmy Page doing the mastering.

It will sell in shed loads though.

Stu.

Apparently it will be called "Celebration Day" and will be released in cinemas next month before coming out on CD and DVD in November.

I'm sure it will be very successful - 20 million people applied for tickets to that gig.

A few million already have it 

Indeed Stu. I have two different DVD versions and three CDs.

Great news. It sounded like a wonderful performance and I'm looking forward to hearing it in all its glory.

It's about time. Don't see the need for such a delay, maybe Jimmy's finally over Plant's reluctance to tour? Judging by the tampering he did with 'Song Remains The Same' it'll be interesting to see how faithful it is to what's on youtube. 

http://www.tightbutloose.co.uk/tblweb09/?p=15989

Nine different combinations of CD/DVD/Blu Ray announced today but no sign of a Hi Res download. Disappointed.

Just received this e-mail from What Records:

I've just put the 3LP Set of Led Zeppelin Celebration Day on to the site.

This live set was recorded at the O2 Arena in December 2007. Limited to 18000 very lucky fans they produced a Great set including all their classic tracks.

This is a must for all Zep fans and if you have never seen Zep live then this is fantastic introduction to one of the Greatest Rock bands of all time.

I've also priced this at a realistic £39.99. A special pre order price.

Release date supposedly 10th Dec.

Release notes:

Overview
On the 10th December 2007, Led Zeppelin took the stage at London’s O2 Arena to headline a tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. What followed was a two-hour-plus tour de force of the band’s signature blues-infused rock ’n’ roll that instantly became part of the legend of Led Zeppelin. Founding members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were joined by Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer John Bonham, to perform 16 songs from their celebrated catalogue including landmark tracks Whole Lotta Love, Rock And Roll, Kashmir, and Stairway To Heaven. 

Although 20 million people applied for tickets, the band’s first headline show in 27 years was seen only by the 18,000 ticket holders who were fortunate enough to have secured seats through the worldwide lottery.

WHAT. No VHS.

Just won tickets to the premiere screening next Monday night. Guess it's not the same as scoring gig tickets in 2007 but at least I get to see it two days before the rest of the world. Taking the friend I went to see Song Remains The Same with when it was first released. 

As a side note, why is the arena called O2? 

Hi Komet

It was originally called the Millennium Dome (Google it for the full, farcical story) but was then acquired by AEG Live - the UK mobile phone network 02 is its main sponsor - hence the name. 02 pay AEG about £6 million a year for the naming rights and a number of corporate boxes.

In a typical display of International Olympic Committee/LOCOG ****tishness, it had to be renamed "The North Greenwich Arena" during the 2012 Summer Games.

Just saw the film and all I can say is 'Wow'. Sure there was less energy than in the old days but the conciseness of the songs (most were less than 5 minutes!) and the tightness of the band more than made up for it: they’d rehearsed for 6 weeks and it showed. Unlike most of his contemporaries Plant was still in good voice, and I thought Jason Bonham was excellent. Once Jimmy had warmed up the old swagger and pout was back, and he strutted the stage like he still owned it. Lighting was simple but complemented the songs well, picture quality was excellent with good editing making it fast-paced and probably better than being there. It was obvious they were thoroughly enjoying themselves, which perhaps makes Jimmy’s annoyance with Plant not wanting to carry on understandable, but at least it makes for a perfect swan song if it really is the end.

If you get chance, there is a soundboard recording of the final practice session doing the rounds. Well worth a listen.

There are loads of sound boards and films of the original gig.

Stu

... moved to new thread.

Mine arrived Monday ...freshly ripped to the HDX now and waiting 'till the right moment.  G

Haven't ripped the CDs yet but have watched the BluRay. I'm glad it's in the collection, it was a fantastic concert. It must have been magical to be there. For a generation (or two) of fans who arrived too late I can only imagine what a treat this was. And for oldies like me it's an event I never thought I would see and I'm glad to have seen it - even if only on the telly. But there is a but. And in many respects I think it is a good but. JB is irreplaceable. The telepathic pile driver just didn't hook up. How could it? What we ended up with was certainly the best we could get, and fitting. For me the legendary status of the original line up is reinforced. As if it needed to be. But this disk will still get plenty of outings.

Agreed, the concert's fantastic and a must for any LZ fan, but I was rather disappointed with both the sound and video quality on the BluRay. For sure, the HD surround is better than the CDs, but it's still not up to scratch. Same with the picture quality, it's not bad, but having watched the Joe Bonamassa Live in New York last night it's chalk and cheese. The latter's just superb, real state-of-the-art. It's a real shame the LZ disc couldn't have matched it. Annoying really.

Rotten SQ.  Back to the BBC sessions for me.  G

Just cancelled my preorder for the vinyl on the back of the unanimous condemnation of the SQ. Such a shame.

I think JP should leave the mastering to someone who can still hear.

Steve

I bought the DVD version because I reckoned I might have to rip the sound and I don't have a BD reader or even better a burner.

Having watched the DVD I'd say it's quite magnificent. Performance, video quality and sound are amazing. The cd sound isn't as good so I'll be ripping the DVD. I can't believe anybody would cancel this based on internet gossip.

Buy it and play it loud. That's all.

The recording of the O2 was, I believe, a bit unplanned. Typical Zepp, in a way...

But, it is what it is. I will be buying it, probably as the CD + DVD Version. I watched it at the cinema and there wasn't much wrong with it, IMO. If only I had got a ticket.....

Hiresaudio.com are selling a FLAC version for £17, if anyone's interested. 

I'll be getting the Blu Ray plus audio only but there are so many different versions i'm a bit mind blown.

Keith