Tea41 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I was checking out STH from the O2 gig and am surprised to discover that it was only 50 seconds long! Did anyone notice this, it really seems overly abbreviated, as if he couldn't wait to get through it. No Quarter for example, was abbreviated too, but at least he dug into a bit. I know they wisely cut down the epic jams at this reunion gig, but considering STH is deservedly the most famous song and best rock solo of all time, it really seemed like he held back a great deal. Comments anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarmy Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I was checking out STH from the O2 gig and am surprised to discover that it was only 50 seconds long! Did anyone notice this, it really seems overly abbreviated, as if he couldn't wait to get through it. No Quarter for example, was abbreviated too, but at least he dug into a bit. I know they wisely cut down the epic jams at this reunion gig, but considering STH is deservedly the most famous song and best rock solo of all time, it really seemed like he held back a great deal. Comments anyone? Very good points. Allow me to direct you to a wealth of information already made on this topic! The "Original" O2 Stariway Solo Thread Please post there. Your input is much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3hrsoflunacy Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I was checking out STH from the O2 gig and am surprised to discover that it was only 50 seconds long! Did anyone notice this, it really seems overly abbreviated, as if he couldn't wait to get through it. I know they wisely cut down the epic jams at this reunion gig, but this is the most famous and best rock solo of all time, it really seemed like he held back a great deal. Comments anyone? I bet that went over half the people's heads at the show. Think half those celebrities or corporate people even knew it was short? Take this with a grain of salt, but Plant has commented that 1 reason he doesn't like STH that much is that he hated standing around for "15 minutes" during Jimmy's solo. One more grain, Jimmy said recently that we might play it short because people didn't think he could play it like it is on the studio recording. Doesn't matter to me, I would have preferred The Rover, or something else to fill that time spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea41 Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 Didn't see the other thread, sorry about that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Doesn't matter to me, I would have preferred The Rover, or something else to fill that time spot. I would have rather they dropped Misty Mountain Hop. I never liked the chromatics in that. Sounds too dissonant. Robert just happens to really like that song. When he first started playing Zep tunes in his solo act in 1988 that was one of the songs he chose to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Bender Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I was checking out STH from the O2 gig and am surprised to discover that it was only 50 seconds long! Did anyone notice this, it really seems overly abbreviated, as if he couldn't wait to get through it. No Quarter for example, was abbreviated too, but at least he dug into a bit. I know they wisely cut down the epic jams at this reunion gig, but considering STH is deservedly the most famous song and best rock solo of all time, it really seemed like he held back a great deal. Comments anyone? That guitar is real heavy and difficult to play!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyPageZoSo56 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 the "Stairway to Heaven" solo is amazing anyway its played in my opinion. He said in the the Guitar World interview that he was going to play the studio versions of the songs at the O2 Arena show to show people he can actually play them instead of doing inprov. thats why it is so short because its the studio length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 That guitar is real heavy and difficult to play!!! When I tried one in a guitar store I was surprised. It actually weighs less than a Les Paul. It does have only 20 frets, though, and the upper fret access is difficult. When he played Stairway during Outrider he would sometimes finish the solo off an octave lower. IMHO, he should have had a custom doubleneck built a lot time ago with at least 22 frets and deeper cutaways, kind of like what John McLaughlin did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I just watched the "better version of Stairway" off Ledded's post. Ill tell you I think the song was done great. I think the lead was short but very effective. He didnt miss the classic parts of the solo, kind of resorting back to the studiio version which many find to be the best. There were moments when Robert had his higher range during this concert-some songs more than others. Maybe he was "playing it safe some". If he had a few more concerts under his belt I think he would be more daring and let loose a bit more. that said, Stairway was great as always and so were they as always. I also share this opinion, after seeing the better quality clip I changed my mind about Jimmy's solo, it's sweet as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killing Floor Blues Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I bet that went over half the people's heads at the show. Think half those celebrities or corporate people even knew it was short? Take this with a grain of salt, but Plant has commented that 1 reason he doesn't like STH that much is that he hated standing around for "15 minutes" during Jimmy's solo. One more grain, Jimmy said recently that we might play it short because people didn't think he could play it like it is on the studio recording. Doesn't matter to me, I would have preferred The Rover, or something else to fill that time spot. That seems like a strange reason. If that were true then he must despise No Quarter and Dazed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppelinRocks2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Jimmy Page said in the latest Guitar World interview that he wanted to play the original "Stairway" solo that you heard on Led Zeppelin IV and he did exactly that at the O2 show so he can show fans that he can play the same solo. The only reason Led Zeppelin couldn't jam long 'cause they were booked for 2 hours, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbking Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Jimmy most assuredly was lost towards the end of the solo. Not a very stellar moment in my estimation.The whole tune didnt pack much of a punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killing Floor Blues Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Jimmy most assuredly was lost towards the end of the solo. Not a very stellar moment in my estimation.The whole tune didnt pack much of a punch. Yeah I felt Jimmy was a little "lost" during the solo as well, although I thought the rest of the song was nice nicely. IMO Plant sang Stairway beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Flight Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 IMO, he was avoiding the pinky as much as possible throughout the show. Quite remarkable really when you consider how well he played overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 You guys have it all wrong. The solo was short, but play it backwards and see what happens.....you wont believe what you hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea41 Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 I think part of this was due to his finger and Im sure he had the issue of time being limited in the back of his mind. Im sure he would have loved to have kept going on it, but there was the issue of time. I still cant believe that he went through with this concert with a bum finger. Its too bad he hurt it and Im sure under normal circumstances he would have postponed a bit longer. But he felt obligated to go through with it. If they play again i assure you that when he is 100 percent he will tear the place down! Considering Page broke his finger a few weeks back and he's gonna be 64 in 3 weeks, he definitely came through like a champ overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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