Thanks. I just sent you the link, if you don't already have it.

That came out really nice. It should look great framed.

These are great. Thanks for posting them.

If you haven't already seen it, there's video of portions of the April 27, 1977 show: And there's a much longer audio recording from that show:

My remasters are not TISDU. They are remixed to stereo using new technology that splits songs into individual instruments. After they are split, I assemble them into a stereo mix (i.e. guitar in the right channel, etc.) and then remaster them. TISDU was popular for a brief period well before the software I use became available, and the TISDU technique existed long before it was given that name. It involves splitting the left and right channels of a stereo recording and offsetting them by a small amount (e.g. the left channel is moved .05 seconds ahead of the right channel.) It is very easy to do and does give a fuller sound to the song, but it doesn't allow you to move a given instrument into a specific place in the stereo soundstage like the newer software I use does.

I finished the 02-15 Osaka show. I just need a better internet connection so I can upload it. I have some other things ready to go too (more Zep, most of the Page/Crowes soundboards, random stuff from other bands), but uploading them now is such a pain that I'm going to wait until I get faster internet. Starlink says I'm scheduled for service some time in March 2022, although I don't know if that means the beginning of the month or the end.

Thanks. I'll send you a message with the links. Given how many Zep soundboards there are, it will be years before I finish them all, if I ever do.

No problem. The technology definitely has come a long way in a relatively short period of time. Hopefully it continues to improve.

The show took place two days before the famous Blueberry Hill show. It also references another bootleg called "Three Days After", which was recorded three days after the well known "Bonzo's Birthday Party" show and bootleg. There are a few versions of the Two Days show. Can you post a picture or link of the one you're asking about?

Wow, can't believe I didn't realize that until you mentioned it. Thanks.

No problem. IIRC, TISDU was popular for a brief period well before the software I use became available. The TISDU technique existed long before it was given that name. It involves splitting the left and right channels of a stereo recording and offsetting them by a small amount (e.g. the left channel is moved .05 seconds ahead of the right channel.) It is very easy to do and does give a fuller sound to the song, but it is won't allow you to move a given instrument into a specific place in the stereo soundstage like the newer software does. And for anyone who is interested in the stereo remixes I do, here's a thread that explains more about how they're done:

Those are my remasters. They are not TISDU. They are remixed to stereo using new technology that splits songs into individual instruments. After they are split, I assemble them into a stereo mix (i.e. guitar in the right channel, etc.) and then remaster them. I sent you a message with links to lossless versions of all of the releases.

Thanks. It was cool to see the perspective from behind the stage. Not the best vantage point, but at least they were at the show and got to see Zep. Also, anyone know what the two large black tower sort of things are on the floor opposite the stage? I initially thought it was the soundboard, but they look way too big for that. Here's what I'm talking about:

No, unfortunately we have not.

Thanks. I'm glad you like the remasters. I just sent you a link for the 9/4/71 show.

Thanks. I was just listening to Celebration Day from the remaster. What an amazing performance. Also, I'm taking a run at the 9/9/71 show now to see what sort of progress I can make on it. I'm optimistic that I can get it to sound pretty good. I've also been working on the 8/31/71 show, but unfortunately I'm not having much luck with it. I'll keep working on it, but there's something about its basic sound that's not letting me make much progress.

That's a good point about the Seattle video. It's too bad it's the only one a lot of people know about from that tour.

Another observation based on these clips. I mentioned earlier how animated Jimmy was during these shows. I think the typical thought is that he was not in prime shape during the '77 tour because of his offstage indulgences. However, Achilles Last Stand from 6/14/77 is more than two hours into the concert and he's still moving around like the show just began. He's not slouching or standing in one place or any of the typical signs of exhaustion I'd expect from someone who is supposed to be in less than ideal shape. That was also the last in a string of shows in the same venue, so any initial boost he got from the excitement of playing in NYC would likely have worn off by then. None of this is to say he might not have been augmenting his energy levels between songs, but I don't recall any reports of him running off stage between songs to do lines, and repeatedly using that kind of temporary boost each show seemingly would have caught up with him by the final show in NYC, which was two and a half months into the tour.

This is an excellent history of Jimmy's guitars:

The Guitars of Jimmy Page:

They should fly him to Canton today and give him his gold jacket.

Thanks, yet again, for all the stuff you've dug up and shared with the community. And a couple of things struck me after seeing these films. One is just how animated Jimmy was on stage. The other was just how fucking great it must have been to see them live in '77. I know we all compare shows from the '70's and often think that musically they were at their best earlier in the decade, but looking at these clips illustrates just how captivating the band was on stage in '77 and how exciting it must have been to be there in the arena to witness them performing in person.

This is the next installment in The Stereo Project. It is just the soundboard from of the show and does not include any audience tracks. Send me a message for the link: