Led Zeppelin/Germany 3.24.1973 Upgrade

It has been decided that the Offenbach performance on March 24th, one of the best of the 1973 European tour, which is a treasure trove of great performances in ZEP’s live history, will be re-released. In the first place, it is a time when great performances that are worth listening to are rolling around, but Offenbach has received an unwavering reputation from enthusiasts as a high-quality audience recording that has a great presence after a series of outflows of sound board recordings. All of the soundboard sound sources in the example are recordings after “Dazed And Confused”, and “HAMBURG 1973” released last year is a typical item that features such recordings and supplements the rest with audience sound sources. did. Even if it is not recorded on such a sound board, this Offenbach is a famous sound source recorded as the best audience album. As an audience recording of this tour, it boasts very good quality along with “VIENNA 1973” which was released on March 16th. Vienna on the 16th had a solid monaural sound, but Offenbach’s stereo sound quality was attractive. Therefore, it is a famous recording that has produced many items from the era of analog LP to the present, and while this “recorder 1” is the main one, it is the longest version on the internet with “recorder 2″ patched here and there. “OFFENBURG 1973” was released in 2015. Not only did the editing successfully fill in some of the cuts that occurred in “Recorder 1,” but the main point was that it corrected the shaking of the sound image in “Dazed And Confused,” which was a dilemma with the same sound source. . Based on this version, “OFFENBURG 1973” was released with suppressed ultra-high hiss noise and made it easier to listen to. This title, which was originally promoted to the best version of the famous sound source from the 1973 European tour, sold out in an instant. I was once again reminded of just how popular Offenbach is. It is natural that items that have been sold out will be asked to be reissued, but at the same time, like “VIENNA 1973”, these famous ZEP live sound sources should always be distributed as easily available. In fact, titles such as the previous Vienna and “L.A. FORUM 1971” were reissued, which pleased many enthusiasts. Like these, it is a standard ZEP live sound source, and even just by mentioning the place name “Offenbach”, enthusiasts will understand that it is a masterpiece from 1973. When it comes to the best version, it can be said that a stable supply of items is essential. Therefore, since it was completed as an item when it was released in 2015, this “OFFENBURG 1973” is a straight reissue without any new additions. Anyway, Offenbach’s playing is truly wonderful. Unlike the American tour that followed, the high level of natural tension that was clearly noticeable when listening (in other words, it didn’t smell like medicine) was a big attraction of any European performance in 1973, but even more so, on this day, from the beginning of the show, Page And Bonzo is doing great. From the guitar solo of “Over The Hills And Far Away”, the two Aun’s breathing is exquisite, and the tension is extremely high. The composition of Bonzo responding flexibly and rhythmically to Page’s phrases is now the realm of art. Just by listening to this, you will understand why this day was a day of outstanding performance compared to other days. Also, during the performance of only one acoustic part “Bron-Y-Aur Stomp”, Page’s freedom is conveyed from the scene where the phrase “That’s The Way” is included. “Dazed And Confused” is where they all explode. Here at Offenbach, even before reaching the San Francisco section, Page and Bonzo are in a battle, and the performance is salty and intense. The subsequent development in the style of Jimi Hendrix’s “Machine Gun” is a standard battle pattern in Europe in 1973, but even in the trinity improvisation part, which also includes Plant’s scatting, the tactics between Page and Bonzo are fierce. In particular, the former’s guitar playing skills are astounding. And the upper rhythm development that Bonzo exploded around the 5 minute mark of “Whole Lotta Love” was also intense. It is easy to listen only to their flawless technique, but unlike in early 1973, when he was suffering from health problems, Plant’s presence is evident, as he has achieved a powerful singing style, even though his voice has changed. Also plays a big role on this day. Thanks to this, Offenbach’s great appeal is not only the intense performance tactics, but also the high level of perfection of the entire live performance. Also, more than three years have already passed since the last release, and there must have been many enthusiasts looking for this title. This time, don’t miss the best version of the 1973 European tour’s rare masterpiece! Live at Ortenauhalle, Offenburg, Germany 24th March 1973 Disc 1 (51:24) 1. Intro. 2. Rock And Roll 3. Over The Hills And Far Away 4. Black Dog 5. Misty Mountain Hop 6. Since I’ve Been Loving You 7. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp 8. The Song Remains The Same 9. The Rain Song Disc 2 (75:36) 1. Dazed And Confused 2. Stairway To Heaven 3. Whole Lotta Love 4. Heartbreaker