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Posted: May 27 2010 at 12:53

In My Time of Dying.

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Posted: May 27 2010 at 12:49

I seem to be listening to quite a lot of folk at the moment, and I always regarded Zep as being better in their quieter moments, so I'll go for Battle of Evermore - the most incredible vocals by Denny & Plant, coupled with a great backing by Page. Gets me every time.

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Posted: May 27 2010 at 12:27

Rain Song is favourite of mine, with that great mellotron section.

Also, No Quarter is superb, especially the version from 'The song remains the same'

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Posted: May 27 2010 at 12:27

All good choices, and I would throw "The Rain Song" in for the mellotron and climax-style that the ever-proggie Pink Floyd gets so much acclaim for.

Edited by Ronnie Pilgrim - May 27 2010 at 12:30

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Posted: May 27 2010 at 11:59

The first one that comes to my mind is Achilles Last Stand, but I'm sure there are more unmentioned... As for the Led, they're Prog-related without being progressive rock because they truly did take rock to new levels of complexity and that's a sure thing.

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Posted: May 27 2010 at 11:46

Some of their live versions of No Quarter were huge prog masterpieces, at the same level with Echoes and other epics. My favourite one is the 1975 Earls Court version, a stunning piece of prog.
From the studio albums, I would say that the most "prog" are Achilles Last Stand, No Quarter and Carouselambra. Also, I'd add Four Sticks and Rain Song to your list.
I think a compilation of their prog songs would beat many prog albums from PA's top 100.

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Posted: May 27 2010 at 11:41

Led Zeppelin isn't really a progressive rock band... most of their songs aren't that complex or prog sounding, although they did have a fair share of 6+ minute long songs. However, IMO, they've made a few excellent progressive rock songs in their history. "Stairway to Heaven" is probably the most obvious example, since it is multi-part and is longer than 8 minutes. "Whole Lotta Love" is another one, with the long middle section with lots of weird noises. Other ones: No Quarter, Kashmir, Dazed and Confused, Battle of Evermore, How Many More Times, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, In My Time of Dying, Caroselambra, When The Levee Breaks, In The Light and Friends. However, I think their prog masterpiece, and the best song they've ever done, is the 10 minute "Achilles Last Stand". It's probably the most complex song they've done, and it is just incredible. Page's guitar solo is one of the all time best. Anyway, what songs of Zeppelin do you consider progressive, and which is your favorite?

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Nightshine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 08 2009 Status: Offline Points: 210	Posted: May 27 2010 at 12:53
	In My Time of Dying.

lazland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: October 28 2008 Location: Wales Status: Offline Points: 13863	Posted: May 27 2010 at 12:49
	I seem to be listening to quite a lot of folk at the moment, and I always regarded Zep as being better in their quieter moments, so I'll go for Battle of Evermore - the most incredible vocals by Denny & Plant, coupled with a great backing by Page. Gets me every time.
	Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time!

Blacksword Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 22 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 16130	Posted: May 27 2010 at 12:27
	Rain Song is favourite of mine, with that great mellotron section. Also, No Quarter is superb, especially the version from 'The song remains the same'
	Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!

Ronnie Pilgrim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 09 2010 Location: The South of TX Status: Offline Points: 771	Posted: May 27 2010 at 12:27
	All good choices, and I would throw "The Rain Song" in for the mellotron and climax-style that the ever-proggie Pink Floyd gets so much acclaim for. Edited by Ronnie Pilgrim - May 27 2010 at 12:30

The Truth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 19 2009 Location: Kansas Status: Offline Points: 21795	Posted: May 27 2010 at 11:59
	The first one that comes to my mind is Achilles Last Stand, but I'm sure there are more unmentioned... As for the Led, they're Prog-related without being progressive rock because they truly did take rock to new levels of complexity and that's a sure thing.


harmonium.ro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 18 2008 Location: Anna Calvi Status: Offline Points: 22989	Posted: May 27 2010 at 11:46
	Some of their live versions of No Quarter were huge prog masterpieces, at the same level with Echoes and other epics. My favourite one is the 1975 Earls Court version, a stunning piece of prog. From the studio albums, I would say that the most "prog" are Achilles Last Stand, No Quarter and Carouselambra. Also, I'd add Four Sticks and Rain Song to your list. I think a compilation of their prog songs would beat many prog albums from PA's top 100.

WatcherOfTheSkies88 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: February 22 2010 Location: Hawaii Status: Offline Points: 79	Posted: May 27 2010 at 11:41
	Led Zeppelin isn't really a progressive rock band... most of their songs aren't that complex or prog sounding, although they did have a fair share of 6+ minute long songs. However, IMO, they've made a few excellent progressive rock songs in their history. "Stairway to Heaven" is probably the most obvious example, since it is multi-part and is longer than 8 minutes. "Whole Lotta Love" is another one, with the long middle section with lots of weird noises. Other ones: No Quarter, Kashmir, Dazed and Confused, Battle of Evermore, How Many More Times, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, In My Time of Dying, Caroselambra, When The Levee Breaks, In The Light and Friends. However, I think their prog masterpiece, and the best song they've ever done, is the 10 minute "Achilles Last Stand". It's probably the most complex song they've done, and it is just incredible. Page's guitar solo is one of the all time best. Anyway, what songs of Zeppelin do you consider progressive, and which is your favorite?