Joe Bloggs Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 Just heard a preview of "La La" over the radio. Love it. Quote
The Dark Lord Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 Just heard a preview of "La La" over the radio. Love it. What can you tell us about it Joe? In general terms...... Quote
Joe Bloggs Posted May 29, 2014 Author Posted May 29, 2014 What can you tell us about it Joe? In general terms...... Starts with a grinding Hammond organ riff by John Paul Jones. John Bonham then kicks in with his drums about 10 seconds in, with Jimmy strumming acoustic chords along to the rhythm. About 50 seconds in, Jimmy's acoustic track then stands out, and then at the minute mark his electric guitar enters with a bit of distortion, followed by a guitar solo. At around 2minutes 10 seconds, the tempo slows down and Jimmy fires up the wah pedal til fade out. Quote
The Dark Lord Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 Starts with a grinding Hammond organ riff by John Paul Jones. John Bonham then kicks in with his drums about 10 seconds in, with Jimmy strumming acoustic chords along to the rhythm. About 50 seconds in, Jimmy's acoustic track then stands out, and then at the minute mark his electric guitar enters with a bit of distortion, followed by a guitar solo. At around 2minutes 10 seconds, the tempo slows down and Jimmy fires up the wah pedal til fade out. Interesting. Sounds like a precursor to Your Time is Gonna Come, but it's probably not even remotely similar. Robert and John Paul were alleged to have worked out the vocal melody together, but last I heard, there was not going to be any JPJ vocals. So, is this an instrumental then? That would be great if it was. Quote
Wolfman Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) I love it but it sounds nothing like Zeppelin. More like a psychedelic song with a Dave Clark Five vibe. It is on soundcloud.... https://soundcloud.com/wyatt-brake/la-la-unreleased-1969-led-zeppelin-instrumental Edited May 29, 2014 by Wolfman Quote
BUK Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Almost poppy! Who-ish in the first section for sure! I LOVE THIS!!! With all this retro Zep I-II zeitgeist permeating rock now.... THIS is how it's done!!! Gonna be a hit! Edited May 29, 2014 by BUK Quote
henrybonzo Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 saving the experience for Monday eve,i'll pour me a Bushmills and have a listen Quote
Chicago Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 The sound and feel remind me of the James Gang's Tend My Garden. I'm wondering if Jimmy was playing the Les Paul he bought from Joe Walsh for this track. Quote
Mook Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 The sound and feel remind me of the James Gang's Tend My Garden. I'm wondering if Jimmy was playing the Les Paul he bought from Joe Walsh for this track. I love that song, especially the guitar solo. I actually think it (James Gang Rides Again) is one of the most underrated rock albums ever. Back on topic, I can't wait to hear La La on my stereo on Monday night, I haven't heard it yet so sounds like I'm in for a treat. Quote
SummerOfMySmiles Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 Man, if only... 1969s Robert Plant would've nailed this one. Quote
jimjam Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 It's not really what I was expecting, not that I know what I was expecting. I like it. Looking forward to the releases! Quote
The Dark Lord Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 I am personally staying away from these tracks until I get my box sets, but is there any indication that this song was recently touched up to make it presentable (ie: more guitars, etc), like Walter's Walk? I doubt it, but I was curious to know to what degree these tracks were worked for the DE releases. Quote
mstork Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Maybe the most cheerful-sounding, "AM ready" song I've ever heard out of them, particularly the first, organ-driven part. Then Jimmy steps in and steers things in a more "Zep-like" direction. Just amazing that the stuff they threw away was this good! Love it... Quote
Glyn Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 ^ Perhaps the best description of it yet. I didn't know what to think of it at first, but it's grown on me. Definitely and interesting track. Quote
LordStanley Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Also available on Rolling Stone website with article... http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/listen-to-led-zeppelins-unreleased-instrumental-la-la-20140529 Quote
The Pagemeister Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) CarouseLa-La-ambra... Edited May 30, 2014 by The Pagemeister Quote
LordStanley Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) It's probably just the organ but the intro makes me think of a more upbeat "Your Time is Gonna Come". I'm not sure how this track was edited but it sounds a bit choppy and thrown together around the minute mark. The solo and rhythm section through the middle and outro are quite tasty though. Edited May 30, 2014 by LordStanley Quote
lipslikecherries Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Whoa...... :thumbsup: Four thumbs up! This is an awesomely wild track!! That bass line is killer! The guitar solo is awesome!! Bonham - wow what a powerhouse!! I love the how the song evolves! Awesome! Quote
lipslikecherries Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 The sound and feel remind me of the James Gang's Tend My Garden. I'm wondering if Jimmy was playing the Les Paul he bought from Joe Walsh for this track. I can see what you're saying! The sound and feel of the music sort reminds me of 'Time is Tight' and a Floyd song....but which one is it???? Quote
BUK Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 I disagree Steve... it's obviously "pieces" spliced together as a whole, but they reveal exploration in a direction heretofore not revealed in their catalog. The Who feel, especially in Bonzo's approach sounds fresh today! Amazing to my ears! Yeah it's a thin sound... but it's a demo! The picking around 1:29 or so foreshadows much of Houses.... it even feel like Steve Hunter on Lou Reed's RnR Animal.... The way Page walks out the track in pure Zep strut leans on the sound Joe Walsh was tapped into also. Influences of the day bleed all over this one! I even LIKE the choppy-ness! Quote
Mook Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Far be it for me to speak on behalf of Steve but I suspect his post might have had a wee touch of sarcasm in it... Quote
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