price.pittsburgh Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 As much as I love the 2003 DVD of all the great live footage, there is something about putting in TSRTS film and letting it play late at night. Of the 2003 DVD, I'll let the Royal Festival Hall show play more than the other clips, because it plays longer than the menu options on disc 2. But as silly as the fantasy scenes seem to many today on TSRTS, I personally, enjoy the nostalgia of those and the entire documentary as an entire throwback (Even the obvious recreation clips on the sound stage) That authentic 70s feel that TSRTS has, makes it, maybe, more valuable to me than the awesome 2003 DVD. Maybe YouTube making so much of the other live footage available nowadays makes me feel that way. I'm sure in the few years prior to YouTube my sentiment might have been different, but I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 To a certain extent I agree, TSRTS holds special memories for me and because of the backstage scenes and the fantasy sequences, it just seems so personal. I remember a few years after it was released, around 1980, when people were calling it cheesy and dated, but for me it was like watching a family movie. I truly believe the movie has aged quite well and maybe looked at in a better light because of it. The movie, for all it's flaws, really draws in the viewer and makes them part of the experience. The 2003 DVD is a straight up concert film showing some of the bands best moments caught on film. The two movies are completely different animals, one a lion (2003 DVD), the other the family dog, beloved as much for it's imperfections as its strengths and loyalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Hermit Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Some people may not agree, but I love the fact that TSRTS is not just a straight-up concert release like 2003's DVD set; from the band-at-home prologue to the respective fantasy sequences to the backstage interludes, it's a full experience all round, and the film is all the better for it. Aside from some of the continuity problems throughout (Jonesy's changing wardrobe, Jimmy Page's differing Les Paul's during 'Whole Lotta Love', etc), it still works overall and the fact it's a little rough around the edges merely adds to it's appeal. As an asides, I've always found Bonzo's 'fantasy' sequence touching, whilst the other member's sequences are indeed fantasies, Bonzo's real fantasy was just being home with his family... it gives his sequence an air of sadness, moreso considering how we know his story ultimately ended. I'm pleased overall with TSRTS (flaws included) and am glad it happened, even if it was seen by the band as both a tax write-off as well as a mere stop-gap release whilst Robert Plant regained his strength following the Rhodes accident... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 As much as I love the 2003 DVD of all the great live footage, there is something about putting in TSRTS film and letting it play late at night. Of the 2003 DVD, I'll let the Royal Festival Hall show play more than the other clips, because it plays longer than the menu options on disc 2. But as silly as the fantasy scenes seem to many today on TSRTS, I personally, enjoy the nostalgia of those and the entire documentary as an entire throwback (Even the obvious recreation clips on the sound stage) That authentic 70s feel that TSRTS has, makes it, maybe, more valuable to me than the awesome 2003 DVD. Maybe YouTube making so much of the other live footage available nowadays makes me feel that way. I'm sure in the few years prior to YouTube my sentiment might have been different, but I'm not sure. You mean The Royal Albert Hall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juxtiphi Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 The Song Remains The Same all the way!! Back when I was about 16 They were showing the TSRTS at a local theater and there was a riot for tickets and a bunch of people got pushed through some of the glass windows in a foyer. The police came and broke it all up. The next day I went back with a friend. The place was packed. The only seats left were in the front row at the left end of the screen. We brought one joint with us and somehow forgot a lighter. Not one person in the near vicinity had any matches or lighter so we had to search almost all the way to the back of the theater before someone gave a lighter. This was such a great time for me because I was at the right age to get the most out of it. The music, the fun, the excitement of seeing my fav band, the buzz! everything was in tune. Seeing Led Zeppelin on the big screen blew me away. I played No Quarter and Dazed and Confused a million times but I made sure to play them each and every night for about 3 years before bed after this experience, my brother hated me for it. The movie may not be the best edit wise but it has a certain style that easily conveys the Led Zeppelin experience. How can you watch Dazed and Confused and not be blown away by the time you get to the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
price.pittsburgh Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 You mean The Royal Albert Hall? Yeah that's what I meant. Royal Festival is where Sinatra preformed lol. I had it right the first time but edited it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfilm Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 As much as TSRTS is a classic, I will always prefer the LZ DVD. Fantastic music and purely concert footage (well, besides the awful Shepperton material) makes for a better experience. Plus, disc one alone makes it worth the buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 As much as TSRTS is a classic, I will always prefer the LZ DVD. Fantastic music and purely concert footage (well, besides the awful Shepperton material) makes for a better experience. Plus, disc one alone makes it worth the buy. ^This. Albert Hall and Denmarks Radio ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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