Big Led Zeppelin News: Reissues on the way

[Kanada Kev]

Would love to see Jones, Plant and Page hit the road again. Maybe this is a ramp up to a Led Zep 2008?

From Q107:

Big Led Zeppelin News: Reissues on the way

Friday, July 27, 2007

I'm copying this directly from Jonathan Cohen of Billboard.com, since it's a lot to digest. I'm excited to see reissued and expanded versions of "The Song Remains The Same" on cd and DVD. It's about time. Take a look and when you're done reading let's hear your thoughts.

Led Zeppelin fans will have a lot to celebrate this fall thanks to the release of three new titles in multiple configurations. First up on Nov. 13 via Atlantic/Rhino is a two-disc, 24-track best-of, "Mothership." A deluxe reissue of the soundtrack to the 1976 concert film "The Song Remains the Same" with previously unreleased material and a new DVD edition of that movie will arrive Nov. 20 via Atlantic/Rhino and Warner Home Video, respectively.

"Mothership," tracks for which were chosen by surviving members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, represents all eight of the band's studio albums. In addition to a two-disc set, the album will also be available in both "deluxe" and "collector's" editions with a DVD featuring varied live content from the previously released "Led Zeppelin DVD." A 4-LP vinyl package will also be sold.

As for the "The Song Remains the Same" soundtrack, it now sports six songs not included on the original album: "Black Dog," "Over the Hills and Far Away," "Misty Mountain Hop," "Since I've Been Loving You," "The Ocean" and "Heartbreaker." The album and film were recorded during a July 1973 stand at New York's Madison Square Garden.

"The Song Remains the Same" DVD includes all 14 songs from the original concert for the first time plus previously unreleased performances of "Over the Hills and Far Away," "Celebration Day," "The Ocean" and "Misty Mountain Hop." Rounding out the bonus items are a 1976 BBC interview with Plant and band manager Peter Grant and contemporary footage from the robbery at New York's Drake Hotel during the MSG run.

Beyond a standard DVD, the film will be sold in both HD DVD and Blu-ray formats, as well as a limited collector's edition that includes the soundtrack, a T-shirt with the original album art and reproductions of memorabilia from the era.

Disc One:

"Good Times Bad Times"

"Communication Breakdown"

"Dazed and Confused"

"Babe I'm Gonna Leave You"

"Whole Lotta Love"

"Ramble On"

"Heartbreaker"

"Immigrant Song"

"Since I've Been Loving You"

"Rock and Roll"

"Black Dog"

"When the Levee Breaks"

"Stairway to Heaven"

Disc Two:

"The Song Remains the Same"

"Over the Hills and Far Away"

"D'Yer Maker"

"No Quarter"

"Trampled Under Foot"

"Houses of the Holy"

"Kashmir"

"Nobody's Fault But Mine"

"Achilles Last Stand"

"In the Evening"

"All My Love"

Here is the track list for "The Song Remains the Same":

Disc One:

"Rock and Roll"

"Celebration Day"

"Black Dog"

"Over the Hills and Far Away"

"Misty Mountain Hop"

"Since I've Been Loving You"

"No Quarter"

"The Song Remains the Same"

"The Rain Song"

"The Ocean"

Disc Two:

"Dazed and Confused"

"Stairway to Heaven"

"Moby Dick"

"Heartbreaker"

"Whole Lotta Love"

[Jaimoe]

What's wrong with all those other deluxe remastering reissues? I'm not double-dipping on these sets, especially with the expanded snooze-fest that is The Song Remains The Same. The essential Zeppelin DVD is the concert package from a number of years ago, which has the most explosive DTS soundtrack this side of The Lord Of The Rings films:

[Kanada Kev]

(Los Angeles, July 2007) - After nearly forty years, Led Zeppelin continues to inspire generations with their groundbreaking blues-infused, guitar-driven rock 'n' roll. Arguably the biggest rock band in the world throughout their 12-year reign, they remain one of the most influential and innovative groups in music history. With over 200 million albums sold worldwide, their catalog is one of the most enduring bodies of musical composition to come out of the 20th century.

Available November 13, Atlantic Records/Rhino Entertainment will honor the Rock & Rock Hall of Famers with the release of Mothership, a 24-track, two-CD comprehensive collection that spans their illustrious career. All eight of the band's classic studio albums are represented here, with the tracks being personally selected by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones. Mothership includes landmark songs such as "Whole Lotta Love," "Immigrant Song," "Kashmir," "Rock And Roll," "Dazed And Confused," and "Stairway To Heaven." The set will also include new liner notes by famed rock writer David Fricke.

Available at all physical retail outlets and www.ledzeppelin.com, Mothership collectible packages will be available in multiple configurations:

• Standard Package - 2-CD set

• Deluxe Edition - 2-CD/ 1-DVD featuring the premiere-version (90 minutes) of live performance footage culled from the Led Zeppelin DVD

• Collector's Edition - 2-CD/1-DVD ultra-deluxe, collectible limited edition

• Vinyl Edition - 4 LPs, high-end, audiophile quality vinyl with collectible memorabilia.

Originally released in 1976, The Song Remains The Same soundtrack album of the concert film features songs from the band's three-night stint at Madison Square Garden in July 1973. On November 20, The Song Remains The Same soundtrack gets the deluxe reissue treatment, with the band members overseeing the remixing and remastering of the original release. The new version of the soundtrack includes six songs that were not on the original release -"Black Dog," "Over The Hills And Far Away," "Misty Mountain Hop," "Since I've Been Loving You," "The Ocean," and "Heartbreaker," plus new liner notes by Academy AwardÃ’-winning director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous).

Slated for a simultaneous release, Warner Home Video debuts brand-new DVD editions of The Song Remains The Same, now for the first time with all 14 songs from the original concert. The DVD features newly remixed and remastered sound, 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound, and boasts more than 40 minutes of added bonus material*, including never-before-released performance footage of "Over The Hills And Far Away" and "Celebration Day"; plus performances of "Misty Mountain Hop" and "The Ocean"; a rare 1976 BBC interview with Robert Plant and Peter Grant; vintage TV footage from the Drake Hotel robbery during the New York concert stand; and a Cameron Crowe radio show. The discs will be available as follows:

• Deluxe Edition DVD -

• Deluxe Edition HD DVD and Blu-ray -

• Limited Collector's Edition - 2-disc set includes collectible vintage

T-shirt with original album artwork design, soundtrack CD, lobby cards, reproductions of original premiere invites, tour schedule, and more

"We have revisited The Song Remains The Same," says Jimmy Page, "and can now offer the complete set as played at Madison Square Garden. This differs substantially from the original soundtrack released in 1976, and highlights the technical prowess of Kevin Shirley, who worked with us on How The West Was Won. When it comes to The Song Remains The Same, the expansion of the DVD and soundtrack are as good as it gets on the Led Zeppelin wish list."

[Hal Johnson]

What's wrong with all those other deluxe remastering reissues? I'm not double-dipping on these sets, especially with the expanded snooze-fest that is The Song Remains The Same. The essential Zeppelin DVD is the concert package from a number of years ago, which has the most explosive DTS soundtrack this side of The Lord Of The Rings films:

Ill have to disagree. Far too much of Robert Plant's crotch in the close-up form for my liking. Good music though, naturally.

[Hux]

Acoustic set on there is da bomb!!

[Jaimoe]

And Robert's crotch wasn't enticing enough for you Hal in The Song Remains The Same? Plus, the DVD set I mentioned earlier has three songs from the Madison Square Garden concert from 73 that will be included in the expanded TSRTS film.

[Esau.]

Plus, the DVD set I mentioned earlier has three songs from the Madison Square Garden concert from 73 that will be included in the expanded TSRTS film.

Do you mean 3 songs not released on the original TSRTS?

[Hal Johnson]

Sorry Jamioe, I forgot to mention that I agree with the first part of your statement. Im just over-worked and much too lazy these days to be fully articulate....

[Jaimoe]

And I just woke up after a refreshing four hour sleep and can't for the life of me answer Alabma Man's question.

[Esau.]

Just wondering because, TSRTS was recorded over the 3 night run at MSG in 73.

[Esau.]

And I just woke up after a refreshing four hour sleep and can't for the life of me answer Alabma Man's question.

My mistake, nevermind my decongestant invoked jibberish. Now that I read the entire article, my question was answered before I asked...

I hate summer colds...