Michelle of Los Angeles CA Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 It's understandable if Robert Plant is no longer interested in screaming the high notes like he used to in the 70's. But that is LedZep's signature style - the oooh-aah, the moaning and wailing, the improvisation, the poetry. That is what LedZep fans look for, together with the heavy guitar solos. I got the solution - he can sing the songs in lower key. Then when it comes to the screaming part - 1) turn off the stage lights 2) have some colored smoke explosions on stage 3) plug in a video clip on the wide screen above the stage of that part of the song in a 70's live concert. So that the younger audience can see what it was like. It worked for Queen for their song Bohemian Rhapsody because the high-pitched chorus was too difficult to do. For some of us fanatics who can't go to the concert I hope someone could plug thw WHOLE concert on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 It's understandable if Robert Plant is no longer interested in screaming the high notes like he used to in the 70's. But that is LedZep's signature style - the oooh-aah, the moaning and wailing, the improvisation, the poetry. That is what LedZep fans look for, together with the heavy guitar solos. I got the solution - he can sing the songs in lower key. Then when it comes to the screaming part - 1) turn off the stage lights 2) have some colored smoke explosions on stage 3) plug in a video clip on the wide screen above the stage of that part of the song in a 70's live concert. So that the younger audience can see what it was like. It worked for Queen for their song Bohemian Rhapsody because the high-pitched chorus was too difficult to do. For some of us fanatics who can't go to the concert I hope someone could plug thw WHOLE concert on youtube. Sorry, if that was meant to be funny.... better try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 It's understandable if Robert Plant is no longer interested in screaming the high notes like he used to in the 70's. But that is LedZep's signature style - the oooh-aah, the moaning and wailing, the improvisation, the poetry. That is what LedZep fans look for, together with the heavy guitar solos. I got the solution - he can sing the songs in lower key. Then when it comes to the screaming part - 1) turn off the stage lights 2) have some colored smoke explosions on stage 3) plug in a video clip on the wide screen above the stage of that part of the song in a 70's live concert. So that the younger audience can see what it was like. It worked for Queen for their song Bohemian Rhapsody because the high-pitched chorus was too difficult to do. For some of us fanatics who can't go to the concert I hope someone could plug thw WHOLE concert on youtube. I have a better idea, Play Led Zeppelin IV on your stereo turned all the way up, have a few drinks and whatever, and pretend that it is a Live Concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleygirl Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Are you real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenix Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 It's understandable if Robert Plant is no longer interested in screaming the high notes like he used to in the 70's. But that is LedZep's signature style - the oooh-aah, the moaning and wailing, the improvisation, the poetry. That is what LedZep fans look for, together with the heavy guitar solos. I got the solution - he can sing the songs in lower key. Then when it comes to the screaming part - 1) turn off the stage lights 2) have some colored smoke explosions on stage 3) plug in a video clip on the wide screen above the stage of that part of the song in a 70's live concert. So that the younger audience can see what it was like. It worked for Queen for their song Bohemian Rhapsody because the high-pitched chorus was too difficult to do. For some of us fanatics who can't go to the concert I hope someone could plug thw WHOLE concert on youtube. I'll have what ever ur drinking Well I don't think he ever "Screamed" the high notes did he? Its gonna be an amazing concert so can't see what the problem is mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenix Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Are you real? Off topic I know but nice Avatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrios Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 behave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aquamarine Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Why would you think he expects it to be dreadful, anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madison Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 i've heard Jimmy is insisting on tons of rehearsals....i think Robert's voice will be top notch just my opinion. Maybe not the exact screaming pitch...but as with others ie Mick Jagger who I thought sounded better in his most recent tour than in years...also Robert can too. I don't know if Robert smokes, but when Mick stopped smoking his voice improved a lot. I think the importance is the rehearsing so they sound tight as they did in the 70's. That means they should probably be joined at the hip inseperable between now and concert time 24/7. just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Why is being able to scream, or to sing notes only dogs can hear, regarded as the utmost in vocal excellence?? He may not be able to sing as HIGH now--but he sings much BETTER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 So perhaps you should write to Robert et al and suggest it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 What the hell.......? Yeah, like that'll go over well. If anything, it'll fuel rumors that he CAN'T sing at all. Why would he want to do that? What a nutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenix Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Why is being able to scream, or to sing notes only dogs can hear, regarded as the utmost in vocal excellence?? He may not be able to sing as HIGH now--but he sings much BETTER. Maybe he's a bat?? can only hear high frequencies. No seriously I think uv hit the nail on the head. Finally some sanity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Maybe he's a bat?? can only hear high frequencies. No seriously I think uv hit the nail on the head. Finally some sanity Wow, the first time anybody's said that about me, fenix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ledded1 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 i've heard Jimmy is insisting on tons of rehearsals....i think Robert's voice will be top notch just my opinion. Maybe not the exact screaming pitch...but as with others ie Mick Jagger who I thought sounded better in his most recent tour than in years...also Robert can too. I don't know if Robert smokes, but when Mick stopped smoking his voice improved a lot. I think the importance is the rehearsing so they sound tight as they did in the 70's. That means they should probably be joined at the hip inseperable between now and concert time 24/7. just my opinion. Robert hasn't done screaming pitch for donkeys years. His voice has changed and he obviously uses it differently now and so he should. I have seen him 3 times this year and his voice is in damn good nick. They will be working out how to make the tunes work and it just doesn't revolve around his voice. I think they will be tight but loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenix Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Wow, the first time anybody's said that about me, fenix! Sorry about that dunno what came over me....won't happen again I promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plantonic Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I've seen Robert several times over the last couple of years, last time was in Taormina in July. All I can say is that I've never heard him sounding finer and he definitely stepped up to the plate at the end of WLL, in a LZ, as opposed to a more typical RP and SS, way! He's up for the O2 gig, no bother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I did hear on a serious note that they are playing some some songs in a different key ? I think anyway !! But I agree with what some say and that he sings much better now days !! Although on LZ I his vocals are just incredible ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Robert will be in great form for the gig, it's Page that concerns me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteranderson Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Robert will be in great form for the gig, it's Page that concerns me. First post here. Hello! Robert's never really stopped gigging since he left Page in '98. Unless he gets the flu, he'll be alright. Just don't expect him to sound like he did on "How The West Was Won." That high, keening wail Plant used to have has been gone for about 35 years. He's figured out how to get along without it. He's a better singer in many ways, but don't be surprised if some of the songs performed at the O2 gig are transposed to a lower key, even if it's just a half-step lower than the album versions. Robert will be 60 next year, after all. As far as Page's playing goes, he's basically been retired since 2000, he's coming off a freshly broken left pinky, and he's never been very good at these high-profile, one-off reunions. Live Aid, Atlantic '88, Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame were all awful, and he was the main reason they were awful. Maybe he'll be so fired up that any nerves will just go away and he'll kick ass. I hope so. We'll see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimoblueday Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 It's understandable if Robert Plant is no longer interested in screaming the high notes like he used to in the 70's. But that is LedZep's signature style - the oooh-aah, the moaning and wailing, the improvisation, the poetry. That is what LedZep fans look for, together with the heavy guitar solos. I got the solution - he can sing the songs in lower key. Then when it comes to the screaming part - 1) turn off the stage lights 2) have some colored smoke explosions on stage 3) plug in a video clip on the wide screen above the stage of that part of the song in a 70's live concert. So that the younger audience can see what it was like. It worked for Queen for their song Bohemian Rhapsody because the high-pitched chorus was too difficult to do. For some of us fanatics who can't go to the concert I hope someone could plug thw WHOLE concert on youtube. Actually, it wasn't the high notes that kept them from doing that middle section of Bo Rhap live. It was the fact that there were too many vocal parts to try to replicate live on stage among the three of them who sang. Roger Taylor did the extremely high notes on the record, and I doubt it would have been difficult for him to hit those notes live. And why or when did Robert say the show was going to be dreadful? I think he'll probably do just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 When did Plant say this?....he seems excited about it too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyPage1977 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Why is being able to scream, or to sing notes only dogs can hear, regarded as the utmost in vocal excellence?? He may not be able to sing as HIGH now--but he sings much BETTER. Ummm.... Ok.... that's probably the nice thing to say, but Robert would probably even tell you different. He still sings great. I'll give you that, but Robert in 1970 was GOD LIKE! Please forgive my disagreement with you, it's not meant to be argumentative, but rather a little bit more realistic. My point is that the screams and high notes were part of Led Zeppelin and their popularity in the 70's. Robert fights with that reality and hates the comparison, but we all get old, don't we? He still sounds great and the exaggerated flattery is unnecessary. It will be a great show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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