I'm not quite sure how not releasing a dvd now would affect their decision to tour in the future Not sure what magazine Jason was quoted in, but his response to a question about future shows included a quote about the timely or untimely release of the DVD, and how that might be a clue as to what might happen in the future. Basically he thought an early release by the boys would give off a vibe of, o.k.
LED ZEPPELIN Live at London's 02 Arena DVD.
Here it is people, we still have it, thanks a lot, see ya' and so forth. But, by not releasing it right away, there might be more to say, or more to come from the boys.
Don't know if I agree with the logic of not releasing live material to build potential interest in possible future endeavors. I'd think quite the opposite. Then again, normal rules don't seem to apply to the Mighty Zep. It's been the better part of a year since the show, which, by several accounts, was a one-off.
We'll see about that. However, I would argue that releasing a pro-shot, DVD/CD combination package (or some such variant) would actually retain interest in LZ if not amplify it. Even if they don't play together again, what's the harm in it?
'Here's one last modern-day performance for the masses to enjoy and continually speculate about.' Which is what we're doing right now. As for world tours, new material, going into the studio, etc., that's anybody's guess, but I have my doubts. My personal take on things is that Robert Plant is (at best) reluctant to consider an even somewhat regular gig with his former bandmates. I could be wrong about that, though.
But I wasn't getting a 'let's-get-LZ-back-together-again' vibe when I saw him and Allison Krauss a few months ago. I think it goes without saying that most fans, if not all, myself included, would certainly not be blase about a yearly or biennial LZ gig, wherever in the world they chose to stage it.
Once or twice every few years is better than never. Not everyone has consented that I've read or heard anywhere or from anyone. Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has dropped another hint that the legendary rockers are to tour following their acclaimed O2 gig last December. Speaking at a recent award show, Page told the Daily Star: 'I hope fans can vote for Led Zeppelin live awards in the future.' However, he also suggested that vocalist Robert Plant may not be too keen. 'You've got to have all four members and Robert Plant is out on the road right now,' he said. 'I'm not gonna persuade Robert to do anything.
You come together through the goodness of your heart.' Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has dropped another hint that the legendary rockers are to tour following their acclaimed O2 gig last December. Speaking at a recent award show, Page told the Daily Star: 'I hope fans can vote for Led Zeppelin live awards in the future.' However, he also suggested that vocalist Robert Plant may not be too keen. 'You've got to have all four members and Robert Plant is out on the road right now,' he said. 'I'm not gonna persuade Robert to do anything. You come together through the goodness of your heart.'
The answer lies in your post. Robert's not keen and 'Jimmy isn't gonna pursuade him'. Straight from Page's mouth.
And the 'goodness of your heart' remark could be a hint he's not too happy about it. Ya i know it can be found elsewhere, i just like to get actual copies of stuff eventually I understand, but 'actual copies' is a misnomer. You're paying for packaging. Jimmy hates that. To quote Jimmy: 'The legitimate part is where fans trade music, but once you start packaging it up and you do not know what you are getting, you are breaking the rules legally and morally. 'There are some of these recordings where it is just a whirring and you cannot hear the music. 'If you have something like this that appears legitimate then it is just not right.'
I understand, but 'actual copies' is a misnomer. You're paying for packaging.
Jimmy hates that. To quote Jimmy: 'The legitimate part is where fans trade music, but once you start packaging it up and you do not know what you are getting, you are breaking the rules legally and morally. 'There are some of these recordings where it is just a whirring and you cannot hear the music. 'If you have something like this that appears legitimate then it is just not right.' Ya ive never thought about it like that, but as long as it was from Atlantic or whatever it should be a good quality recording, right?