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John Paul Jones – Big Ears Festival March 2024

Posted by Mark on March 31, 2024
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Ep. 259 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

This is an absolute joy of a gig from John Paul Jones, who appeared at the Big Ears Music Festival in Knoxville, TN on March 22, 2024. He played all three days of the event. One night with Sons of Chipotle, one night solo (which is what I’m playing), and one night with Thurston Moore from Sonic Youth. Our boy gets around.

I play a few tracks from his solo set, an isolated bass rendition of Ramble On (just a couple of minutes long), Since I’ve Been Loving You on the grand piano, an already legendary performance of Your Time is Gonna Come on a 1928 Wurlitzer organ, and a haunting, elegiac Down to the River to Pray, off of his solos album Zooma.

This is a master class in virtuosity and humility. He’s a genius and a very lovely man, who completely holds the torch for Led Zeppelin magick in this moment. Enjoy.

You can download this complete set right here: https://mega.nz/folder/yp8lnR4a#kYBClEUCf3OQTr7kwB7bfQ

Led Zeppelin Knebworth August 11, 1979 (AUD)

Posted by Mark on March 24, 2024
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Ep. 258 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

This episode is a request from long time friend and Patron, Other David. Second Knebworth holds a special place in his heart, and he requested I cover this show, which I happily did.

We hear the last performance of No Quarter by the original 4 members, with some smooth and jazzy runs by Jimmy, and some almost chaotic chops by Jonesy. It’s a unique performance, vibe-wise, and I like it.

We also hear a fairly pensive Achilles Last Stand with Jimmy deep in thought during the solo, and it also has a unique vibe, which is helped by the audience recording (Galactic Messiah from EVSD). We finish up with Whole Lotta Love with the new arrangement, as well as a rollicking boogie section. Good stuff. Great Band.

You can download this audience recording right here: https://mega.nz/folder/C4dlUBoA#OccO0vgWhH_3Gj7PtWC_dQ

Led Zeppelin 6/22/77 Remastered

Posted by Mark on March 10, 2024
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Ep. 256 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

I circle back to this amazing show, because in episode 249 I had the raw recording not the DADGAD remaster as I’d thought. This show fixes that and highlights this great show in all its glory.
My absolute favorite performance of In My Time of Dying, along with Nobody’s Fault But Mine, and Over the Hills.
This show is so so so good.

You can grab the proper remaster right here: https://mega.nz/folder/29U1xAZb#ywg4n7HuVyOivoPlVlBQ1w

Led Zeppelin Fillmore April 26, 1969 Upgrade

Posted by Mark on February 25, 2024
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Ep. 254 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast: First Live Whole Lotta Love

This is one of the all time best concerts ever. Led Zeppelin at the Fillmore April 26, 1969 upgraded from a 1st VHS source. We witness the end of the telecaster era, the penultimate As Long As I Have You, an unreal How Many More Times, and the first extant performance of Whole Lotta Love, ever!
This show is perfect. It goes to eleven.

You can download this amazing recording here: https://mega.nz/folder/W8UimZDR#-5Bx9xWhg9di3KF42uURuA

Led Zeppelin Jan 10, 1969 San Francisco

Posted by Mark on February 18, 2024
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Ep. 254 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

This is a show I’ve covered in the long long ago, but I was listening to it and wanted to share more of the brilliance from hungry young Zeppelin. January 10, 1969 at the Fillmore West. These early shows are wild and feral, from a band that is completely unknown. Zep I hasn’t been released yet. No one knows anything about these guys, until they take the stage. Then it’s kaboom.

I play Train Kept A Rollin’ into I Can’t Quit You, Killing Floor (unreal), and How Many More Times from the Mines of Moriah. We finish with a very cool Yardbird’s track, For Your Love. Doesn’t get much better. They even call out Keith Relf which is pretty cool.

You can download this complete recording right here: https://mega.nz/folder/39sVHY4R#2XNW4aJr9XvOGPBNNqS5Sg

Led Zeppelin Hamburg March 11, 1970

Posted by Mark on February 11, 2024
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Ep. 253 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

This is a joyous scorcher of a show. Led Zeppelin in Hamburg, DE on March 11, 1970 is a rollicking yet chill performance similar to the RAH show two months prior. We hear Heartbreaker, a Since I’ve Been Loving You so new the wings are still wet, and a massive How Many More Time is a vehicle for a billion cool medleys. A great band at a great time in their great career. Enjoy

You can download this complete recording right here: https://mega.nz/folder/usdlCI6K#uYmNkZOPSt_9HvEbUB20vw

From Destroyer to Destroyed: A 1977 Tour Compilation

Posted by Mark on February 4, 2024
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Ep. 253 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

We listen to a new compilation of Led Zeppelin’s 1977 US Tour from cmoneysmile via Led Zeppelin Boots’ Channel. This is a very nice mix of the best performances from this iconic tour. I play a few tracks, Nobody’s Fault, Whole Lotta Love, and some acoustic one offs. A very enjoyable listen.

You can download this awesome compilation right here: https://mega.nz/folder/Wo8BDKyZ#pj5ZdRF4qvBOIvf6iT0anA

Led Zeppelin Providence July 21, 1973

Posted by Mark on January 28, 2024
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Ep. 251 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

We looked at this show a few years ago but I wanted to revisit Providence because it is such a kick ass show! We hear Celebration Day in which Jonesy is the star, Black Dog in which Robert’s voice is like that of a god, and Since I’ve Been Loving You in which Jimmy is first among equals.

You can download this complete concert recording right here: https://mega.nz/folder/jpUUTZ6Y#f4oDKTZ_8ozY-U_IfOw2QA

Led Zeppelin June 22 1977 Upgrade

Posted by Mark on January 14, 2024
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Ep. 249 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

This show is amazing. The sound quality is bassy with some distortion but DADGAD does a great job balancing this into a paradoxically well balanced/bass heavy recording. The music is magical and the band are locked and playing well.

Jimmy’s control and technique are in top form and all the musicians are listening, and responding, to each other as they jam. Magic is a word that applies here. I play a fun and tight In My Time of Dying and the longest No Quarter on record (33 minutes!), and it’s amazing!

If you would like to download this absolute MONSTER of a show you may do so right here: https://mega.nz/folder/ClMVCKSb#eFeJ3VAoVUCC7Yh_6ZtSbw

Led Zeppelin Frankfurt 1980 Lirodendron Remaster

Posted by Mark on January 7, 2024
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Ep. 248 – The Heat of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

We hear a nice Liriodendron remaster of Led Zeppelin in Frankfurt June 30, 1980, on their Tour Over Europe. This remaster brings a much smoother, more professional balance to the soundboard, which makes it all the more fun to hear.
I play Trampled Underfoot, (one of the best) Achilles’ Last Stand, and a fun and rollicking Whole Lotta Love. They could still deliver in 1980 and they did.

You can download this complete concert right here:https://mega.nz/folder/CkNwFToB#9ej_HYiQGUqK_V5u4Q0idQ