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Led Zeppelin – Boston 1970 Joe Malone Master

Posted by Mark on November 17, 2024
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Ep. 290 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

We listen to a transfer of Joe Maloney’s master mono reel of Led Zeppelin at the legendary Boston Garden, on Sept. 9, 1970. No surprise this is an incredible show with Robert in full power, and Jimmy, Bonzo, and Jonesy just perfectly locked in.

I play Immigrant Song>Heartbreaker in all one chunk, and the mini acoustic set of That’s the Way and a beautiful performance of the instrumental Bron-Y-Aur (5 years before it appeared on Physical Graffiti) also present in one chunk, to improve flow.

You can download this complete concert recording, courtesy of my Patrons, right here: https://mega.nz/folder/6oVzxAQD#Awep-YtJhevWC1SxXh_ONA

Led Zeppelin – Liverpool Jan. 14, 1973

Posted by Mark on November 10, 2024
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Ep. 289 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

The 1973 UK tour is not to be slept on. Robert’s voice is rough as he, as he always has in winter, the flu. So they cancelled and rescheduled to preserve the treasure that is Robert Plant’s voice, right? Nope. He pushed himself as always and did his poor larynx no favors.

This show is January 14, 1973 at the Empire in Liverpool. The show is a banger as Jimmy is ingenious, Bonzo is frenetic, and Jonesy just is. He stands rooted in the Tao while all around him is chaos. All hail Jonesy.

I play Dancing Days, a ridiculous Dazed that has notes of Achilles Last Stand as well as some brilliant funk, and a rollicking Ocean. You can download this full recording, courtesy of my Patrons, right here: https://mega.nz/folder/rkEEnApI#6pvgrZLG_CO38NoOeWhbNQ

Led Zeppelin Denmark 1971 Compilation

Posted by Mark on November 3, 2024
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Ep. 288 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

This week we listen to a compilation put together by Led Zeppelin Boots, of Copenhagen and Odense (May 4 and 5 respectively). These are shows in which Led Zeppelin truly were exception. In addition to being on top of their game, with a ridiculously powerful Robert Plant at the fore, they played Gallows Pole and Four Sticks! These songs have only been played a small handful of times, and you’re going to hear these amazing rarities, along with a stellar Whole Lotta Love. It’s a great time to be a Zep fan.

You can download this complete compilation, courtesy of my Patrons, right here: https://mega.nz/folder/T5kBhYIb#FRHr8fSXAfHG7oA6L8A7cA

Led Zeppelin 1974 Physical Graffiti Rehearsals

Posted by Mark on October 27, 2024
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Ep. 287 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

This is an incredible tape of Led Zeppelin rehearsing at Headley Grange in preparation of their upcoming Physical Graffiti double album. From November 1973 through May 1974 the band convened at Headley Grange, the site of many a legendary recording session (Zep IV, Houses, etc) to work on their new album.

The sessions were fruitful and the band was totally dialed in and focused. I play two incredible songs which haven’t appeared on any album, but are incredibly badass. Along with the two almost jams, I play an early (and in my opinion superior) iteration of what would become In The Light, called Take Me Home. All of these songs are performed live in the rehearsal space of Headley Grange, with no overdubs or studio magic, and it is unreal.

You can download this complete recording, courtesy of my Patrons, right here: https://mega.nz/folder/K1N0yRqS#v4j8oMlr2w1EFfNasg-j9w

Led Zeppelin: Earl’s Court May 18, 1975

Posted by Mark on October 13, 2024
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Ep. 285 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

I find this to be my favorite of the 5 nights at Freddy’s Earls Court. Jimmy is playing with passion and dexterity. One of his best 1975 shows, imo. I’m playing a source mix making an excellent, complete recording. These excellent audience tapes allow us to hear Tangerine with the four part harmony, unlike on the videos which only had Robert’s voice. That alone makes this show pretty dang okey dokey, but I’ve included a white hot Over The Hills And Far Way (Jimmy is spectacular), and one of the best No Quarters I’ve heard in a bit. Again, Jimmy is rolling 20’s throughout and sticking every landing, solo-wise. His inspiration and his dexterity were both at their best.

Three songs. One great podcast. It’s a good thing.

Consider becoming a Patron and get extra shows others don’t. You can download this complete concert recording right here: https://mega.nz/folder/us9HxL5Z#4ShPuzymK7WJDK4LTkSYFQ

Led Zeppelin Winterland 4/26/69 DADGAD

Posted by Mark on September 29, 2024
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Ep. 283 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

This is one of the canonical ‘best of’ shows for Led Zeppelin. April 26, 1969 at the Winterland in San Francisco is a high water mark for a band with very… high water. Robert Plant is beyond belief and the rest of the band meets that level, just run with it.

I have covered this show in the long long ago, but I have not repeated any songs, so we have fresh tunes to enjoy. I play Communication Breakdown (the show opener), a How Many More Times that can’t get any better, and a psychedelic cacophony which is As Long As I Have You. This is among the best of the telecaster days. You’ll like it.

You can download the whole recording (both sets) right here: https://mega.nz/folder/S5MD3Z5K#TxbA4fnlNVBJobm6F41Jsg

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Amazing Vienna 1973 Footage

Posted by Mark on September 27, 2024
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How a 50yr Old 8mm Film Found New Life

A few months ago the prolific and miraculous Eric Levy, aka LedZepFilm released the above incredible super 8 footage of Led Zeppelin playing their legendary show in Vienna in 1973. I’ve done a couple of episodes on this show, because it is so amazingly badass, but having film, wonderful film, to match the audio, was never even a secret wish.

The story of how this footage came to be, and then came to be digitized, color corrected, and synced to the existing audio is fascinating. Led Zeppelin News‘ own James Cook (who I’ve interviewed a couple of times) published a story about the process, which includes an interview with the filmer, Mead Eblan, about that magical night, and how that film survived for 5 decades before seeing the light of day.

This is just one of the myriad films, and audio recordings, which Levy has brought to light, with the occasional help of the Dogs of Doom crew. Eric Levy is arguably the most influential, and consequential, fan in the Led Zeppelin community, at least for the last ten years. His video syncs are amazing.

Take a moment to watch the footage, groove to the amazing music, and read the article James wrote about this amazing find, and how it came to be publicly released. Good stuff, I promise.

Led Zeppelin: St Paul July 9, 1973 Dario Remaster

Posted by Mark on September 22, 2024
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Ep. 282 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

Bonzo is the star of this show. Led Zeppelin in St. Paul, Minnesota July, 9, 1973 is a top tier NA 1973 show. Jimmy and Jonesy are on fire, but John Bonham is head and shoulders above them this night. He plays stuff I’ve not heard before, adding complexity to Heartbreaker and ingenuity to No Quarter and, and bombastic fire to Whole Lotta Love.

The band playing at full tilt reminds one of a cheetah running at top speed in pursuit of prey. Absolute beauty and grace. I must confess, I have covered this show before (Ep. 206) but this recording is a brand new remaster by Dario Romero, and it’s totally worth the repeat performance. The only repeated song is No Quarter, and it’s totally worth the additional listen.

You can download this complete remastered recording right here, courtesy of my Patrons, upon whose shoulders rests this humble, yet mighty, podcast: https://mega.nz/folder/WpdR1IIC#0fSV49X3t5XPIPcUMUrPKQ

Robert Plant w/ Jimmy Page: Hammersmith 1983

Posted by Mark on September 15, 2024
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Ep. 281 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

Robert Plant (right) and Jimmy Page playing together, for the second time since the break up of Led Zeppelin, during the encore of a concert by Plant and his band at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, 13th December 1983. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)

This is a good one. Robert Plant is in amazing voice with lots of oomph. Richie Hayward (from Little Feat) is killing it on drums, Robbie Blunt is a bloody virtuoso with his emotive playing. This is December 13, 1983 at the Hammersmith Odeon, on his Principle of Moments tour.

Jimmy Page had four days prior finished up with the ARMS Tour, and was aflame with renewed enthusiasm for his musical future. The energy and fun the pair are having is evident. Jimmy is playing his typical 1983/84 b-bender solo but with some crunch instead of chorus. It’s an amazing moment in time. These guys did not typically get along in the 1980’s.

I play an incendiary Burning Down One Side, and emotive and evocative Big Log, and the showstopper, Treat Her Right with Jimmy Page. What a night.

You can download this complete concert from Dario Romero’s excellent “low effort matrix” right here: https://mega.nz/file/fgcAXbBS#yVArrUl3uY4eOEpXiI8sqmZmIRiERDsF6dEW9_S1OO4

John Paul Jones – Ft. Lauderdale March 10, 2000

Posted by Mark on September 8, 2024
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Ep. 280 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

For this episode we hear the thunderous John Paul Jones on tour for his Zooma album, at The Fubar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on March, 10, 2000. This is a very well recorded show for around 200 people. The sound and vibe are incredible. Jonesy is very chatty and interactive with the audience.

I play Grind (from Zooma), Crackback (from the Scream for Help soundtrack), and B. Fingers (again from Zooma). Great musician and a great show.

You can download the complete concert right here: https://mega.nz/folder/P0MRXZqI#evYyPBK8n9I1WMRinlhdVQ