Led Zeppelin/GA,USA 1969

At one time, Led Zeppelin seemed to have run out of live recordings, but over the past few years, they have steadily released a small but steady stream of recordings each year, such as 72 Detroit, Glasgow 2nd Day, 71 Milan, a long version, and even separate 928 and 929 recordings. The sound source has been unearthed. 2021 has only just begun, but ZEP’s newly discovered live sound source has already appeared this year, surprising enthusiasts around the world. The American tour in the summer of 1969 was essentially a festival tour, and played an important role in gaining ZEP’s popularity in the United States. The most major sound source on this tour will be the Texas Pop Festival on the last day of the tour. On the contrary, the first day of the tour was the Atlanta Pop Festival. ZEP’s stage at this event had no sound source until now, and instead was barely glimpsed on a silent color 8? film. He was also known for photographs of Page playing while wearing a ten-gallon hat. However, this month, the audience recording of this day suddenly appeared on the internet, and enthusiasts all over the world were astonished. The master tape no longer exists, and it is said that a copied first generation reel was discovered there. Also, the final part of the show was accidentally erased, and that part no longer exists. Therefore, the recording time is short at 42 minutes, but it is still a wonderful performance and recording that is worth listening to, surprising enthusiasts all over the world. First of all, the sound quality is surprisingly good. In particular, the sound images of Plant’s vocals and Page’s guitar are surprisingly close and have clear outlines. If the sound source has been dormant for more than 50 years, it can’t be helped that the sound image is distant, vague, or muffled. However, the sound source this time is very easy to listen to. In addition, the freshness is at an amazing level, and it is surprising that such a sound source has been kept secret until now. There is a stereo audience recording at Newport the next day, which was rare at the time, but this is monaural. Thanks to this monaural recording, the presence of Plant’s vocals seems to stand out even more. On the other hand, there is a lot of noise in the surroundings, which is typical of American festivals, and sometimes you can even hear the sounds of cans and bottles being put away. Images from the day that can be seen on the ZEP official website show a naked man who appears to have been drugged and dragged off the stage, but there is no evidence of such a scene from this audio source, so it is likely that It is speculated that this was an incident that occurred towards the end of the live performance. Looking at the series of images from this day, ZEP went on stage before sunset, and it would have been night by the time they finished their turn. Around that time, Plant was also captured singing shirtless for some reason, and it may be that some men were inspired by him and jumped out naked. Even though it is an incomplete recording, the splendor of the performance on this day combined with the good sound quality makes it feel real. In the first place, this tour is a time when Newport, Central Park, and even the state fair are filled with classic Texas pop, great performances, and great sound sources. However, this time’s Atlanta is just as amazing. From “I Can’t Quit You Baby”, Plant’s scream is pulling the band hard, and it shows that the band was in top condition from the first day of the tour. “Dazed And Confused” that followed is not only the best performance of the day, but also a masterpiece that should be ranked among the highest in the summer of 1969. At the end of the familiar bowing section, Page’s tricky phrases become clear, and Plant’s vocal improvisation of humming “la la la ~” that continues this flow is impressive. At that time, “Dazed~” was a short performance and didn’t have the rhythmic dynamics of later live performances, so it can be said that it is a scene that clearly shows that Plant held the key to development. And even in the final recording of “You Shook Me,” Page’s playing with Plant’s screams and his signature blues patterns is spectacular, and the ending is so interesting that it makes you want to call it a Central Park trailer. . At this time, the average level of performance was very high, and it can be said that it is a sound source that makes you realize again that he was able to easily produce performances of this level day after day. As I mentioned earlier, the sound source and recording are in very good condition, and for this release, only minor adjustments to the pitch have been made. Not only is it a truly surprising newly discovered sound source, but the performance content and ease of listening are also outstanding! First appearance. And surprisingly high sound quality! ! Atlanta International Raceway, Hampton, Georgia, USA 5th July 1969 (42:09) 01. Train Kept A Rollin’ 02. I Can’t Quit You Baby 03. Dazed And Confused 04. White Summer 05. You Shook Me