SteveAJones Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 To me if he worked with a female singer, I would want it to be Ann Wilson from Heart, she still sounds great, & can belt out any Zep song, should they be inclined to do one.Great, may as well call it Jimmy Page's Led Zeppelin Experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Now, this isn't Page, but what would everyone's reaction be if Page released Music like this for an album? I'd throw myself out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 To me if he worked with a female singer, I would want it to be Ann Wilson from Heart, she still sounds great, & can belt out any Zep song, should they be inclined to do one.Or Lady Gaga, when she's through working with the Octogenarian.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I think, properly done of course, a collaboration with Roy Harper that is more Jimmy as principal than sideman has potential. Like do the music, get it just so, and bring in Roy. It insures something new, surprising, not a rehash. Plus the comfort of familiarity is already there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I think, properly done of course, a collaboration with Roy Harper that is more Jimmy as principal than sideman has potential. Like do the music, get it just so, and bring in Roy. It insures something new, surprising, not a rehash. Plus the comfort of familiarity is already there. I don't see this happening. 1) Roy is boring. If Jimmy plays, he'll want play loud and hardish.2) it is said that Jimmy has already declined to do acoustic music with Robert.3) Jimmy seems to have an affinity for singers who shriek as their schtick. (Coverdale, Tyler, etc).4) Harper is an accused child molester, and probably not a great choice for hitching one's wagon to, at this time.http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/roy-harper-appears-in-court-on-child-sex-abuse-charges-20131118 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Harper is an accused child molester, and probably not a great choice for hitching one's wagon to, at this time.Roy has already been exonerated off all charges. You say that he is boring, but IMHO aside from the 02 show Page's best moments onstage since 2000 were with Harper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Roy has already been exonerated off all charges. You say that he is boring, but IMHO aside from the 02 show Page's best moments onstage since 2000 were with Harper.Glad to hear he was exonerated. I agree with your observation, but I do not think that a substantial musical relationship with Harper is what Page would want to sign up for. If Page ever does anything again, I can't see it being in the Roy Harper style, unless it's the odd appearance, etc. I suppose it all comes down to what we envision as Page's next step: casual playing, here and there, or a full on solo album and tour. Frankly, I don't see any likelihood of either, but casual playing seems most probable, so maybe that would be with Harper. My initial response was more directed at the thread title, and I cannot see that pairing as a probability. They did that already with Jugula, and they really haven't been in any rush to reprise that experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Glad to hear he was exonerated. I agree with your observation, but I do not think that a substantial musical relationship with Harper is what Page would want to sign up for. If Page ever does anything again, I can't see it being in the Roy Harper style, unless it's the odd appearance, etc. I suppose it all comes down to what we envision as Page's next step: casual playing, here and there, or a full on solo album and tour. Frankly, I don't see any likelihood of either, but casual playing seems most probable, so maybe that would be with Harper. My initial response was more directed at the thread title, and I cannot see that pairing as a probability. They did that already with Jugula, and they really haven't been in any rush to reprise that experience. I envision Page's next step will be a Led Zeppelin live release in late 2016, early 2017. Harper is an ideal foil for a return to live performances if he is so inclined. Personally, I see zero genuine solo project or studio album ambitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Now, this isn't Page, but what would everyone's reaction be if Page released Music like this for an album? I actually love that kind of thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover 75 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Or Lady Gaga, when she's through working with the Octogenarian.... Um, no, is all I can say Rover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flares Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 What about Page playing with a hologram of Led Zep in the '70s behind him. Like what Elvis's old Vegas band do in their tribute show. Might be the only thing that satisfies his urge for a reunion. hee hee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 What about Page playing with a hologram of Led Zep in the '70s behind him. Like what Elvis's old Vegas band do in their tribute show. Might be the only thing that satisfies his urge for a reunion. hee hee. Well then, you might as well have a hologram of the entire band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stairway is NOT stolen Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Meanwhile, in an alternative universe, Jimmy Page has just released his 14th studio album, which he describes as 'Maybe his last'. He will finish it up with a Live album, his first in 5 years, and full remaster of his past albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Meanwhile, in an alternative universe, Jimmy Page has just released his 14th studio album, which he describes as 'Maybe his last'. He will finish it up with a Live album, his first in 5 years, and full remaster of his past albums.And then you woke up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril46 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Well certain things must be explained. Jimmy uses pretty much the lightest strings possible, the lowest action possible, and unusually light LP's. So compared to let's sayan "average" player, Jimmy is making playing as easy as possible. No matter how rusty,a few hrs a day for 3-4 months and that would likely sufficiently loosen the gears. All theother stuff, assembling a grooving band, having new material, booking gigs, are far moreproblematic. Don't ignore how easy Page makes his guitar a breeze to play, if youhanded him SRV's stage guitar, that has very thick strings, Page would be totally shutdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justfred Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I agree Stevie Ray had very strong fingers he mostly used .013-.015 gauge but I heard he played much thicker gauges too. Thats why his tone was so thick. Stevie was great and his live shows were so consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stairway is NOT stolen Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I agree Stevie Ray had very strong fingers he mostly used .013-.015 gauge but I heard he played much thicker gauges too. Thats why his tone was so thick. Stevie was great and his live shows were so consistent.On the other hand, Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top uses 7s on his Guitars tuned down a half step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I agree Stevie Ray had very strong fingers he mostly used .013-.015 gauge but I heard he played much thicker gauges too. Thats why his tone was so thick. Stevie was great and his live shows were so consistent. SRV, what a monster player, loved his style. However I never liked his tone, thick gauge strings aside, I always hated his tone.Now, I would love to see Jimmy do something different with a solo project, work with someone out of left field like Florence + The Machine, Siouxsie Sioux, or Maria McKee. My pick would be for Siouxsie Sioux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril46 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Yeah Siouxsie would be most interesting, Bjork as well but Bjork overall might be too far out. A girl singerwould help Page out of the expected traps, but no Ann Wilson, that's a trap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecongo Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Some of the suggestions here for a female singer for Jimmy are sooooo bad. No offense people, Bjork? Lady Gaga? I mean really? how about an actual rocker chick like Grace Potter? It it doesn't matter anyways. Jimmy has arthritis, tendinitis, Idontwannatarnishmylegacyitis, and Imreleasinglivezepnextitis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpense Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I agree Stevie Ray had very strong fingers he mostly used .013-.015 gauge but I heard he played much thicker gauges too. Thats why his tone was so thick. Stevie was great and his live shows were so consistent. He also used Dumble amps along with his Fenders amps which provided quite a bit of reverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril46 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I think one of Robert's main problems continuing with Jimmy was although WIC wasn't a Zep clone album,the shows, good as they were, were 95% Zep 101. Arguably with the Firm and parts of Outrider and Page/Coverdale, Page was punching the clock creatively. THAT's why some of posts likely suggested choicesthat would force Page to steer clear of the usual cliches, out of the comfort zone. I would much ratherhave Jimmy fail spectacularly than go out quietly playing it safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flares Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I think one of Robert's main problems continuing with Jimmy was although WIC wasn't a Zep clone album,the shows, good as they were, were 95% Zep 101. Arguably with the Firm and parts of Outrider and Page/Coverdale, Page was punching the clock creatively. THAT's why some of posts likely suggested choicesthat would force Page to steer clear of the usual cliches, out of the comfort zone. I would much ratherhave Jimmy fail spectacularly than go out quietly playing it safe.Plant's current set list is still heavy on the Zep content, but I guess he's playing with different musos and they're different interpretations of the originals. He's also creating and playing new songs that are being well received by the critics. Page and Plant were together for over four years during their comeback and they didn't produce any killer new material. The best stuff was, in my opinion, Wonderful One and Yallah, which was some of their first songs that they wrote when they reunited. I think the creative partnership had run dry to an extent. I always thought Plant overthought and had too much control over the reunion. He was too wary of repeating the past rather than doing what they did best. As for Jimmy's new album, he's now in a state of creative inertia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril46 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Well I suppose I am quite prejudiced about Plant's output since 2000. I'm a musician and it puzzlesme how Plant seems to be almost allergic to playing with guitarists close to his level. Robert has beenvery adventurous in his solo career, but for me more unique and exotic ideas demand better players thanhe uses. As you said, he had too much control with P/P projects, and although I do like some of hissolo stuff, as an intuitive musician it sounds to me like he's telling people what to play. Some of the guitarstuff sounds like over simple, like a pro wouldn't play that. Nothing wrong with simple, just odd. Page, whothe hell knows what's up ?? He could be revisiting the Heartbreaker solo as we speak, but I waste noemotional energy considering his future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Page and Plant were together for over four years during their comeback and they didn't produce any killer new material. The best stuff was, in my opinion, Wonderful One and Yallah, which was some of their first songs that they wrote when they reunited. II will say that I agree with you and do not agree with you. "Wonderful One" and "Yallah" are good songs. This is where I agree with you, however, both of these songs were done with pre-recorded tape loops. I will say that I think that "Blue Train" and "Walking into Clarksdale" were two "killer" new songs that Page and Plant recorded. This is where I will respectfully disagree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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