Conference marvin::uk_music

    There are two things available.  The first is Remasters, a 3 disk
    compilation, all of the tracks have been remastered, and the sound
    quality is great.  Its well worth getting as a Zep sampler, a bit
    expensive tho.  Love the cover as well.
    
    Soon to be released is a 6 lp compilation, including a couple of
    previously unavailable tracks, I don't know what this will be called
    tho.
    
    
    Mikef

"Remasters" is available as a 2cd set (there is also a 4 cd version)
the cd & tape have more tracks than the vinyl version
sound quality seems reasonable (i've only managed to hear a couple of tracks so
far)
it was re-mixed for cd format earlier this year (by Bonham); this doesn't mean
that synth drums or "Oh Yeaahs" have been added to it :-)



...art

ps. isn't this compilation being hyped in the states? is this because they are
     re-forming?

    I got the Remasters on CD (two); a lot of the titles I know are on it,
    including: Whole lotta love, Kashmir, Achilles Heel. Those are the ones
    that to me are ok, the others: Dazed and confused, No quarter and The
    Song Remains the Same aren't as good as the live versions recorded on
    "The Song Remains the Same".
    
    Pete.

>it was re-mixed for cd format earlier this year (by Bonham); this doesn't mean
>that synth drums or "Oh Yeaahs" have been added to it :-)

I thought it was re-mixed by Page cos he was listening to the original 
stuff and been appalled by the quality.... if it was bonham then I'm amazed that
a fairly dead person can do this :-)

Telegraph review bloke loved the 4 Cd set .... he thought the 2cd set wasn't
enough

I think the 2 cd set hasn't been released yet in the UK at least - due 
next week ??

... FWIW I can't imagine Page being staight long enough to do this :-) :-)

Jane

oops! I knew it was one of the two & decided that the wrong one was dead


how embarrasing....



    :-o

    Well it could have been Jason Bonham.
    Re the reforming.  I'm sure I've heard Robert Plant say that they
    have been offered obscene amounts of money to reform and do a tour.
    Perhaps when they need the money enough they will reform.

    
    
    When John Bonham died, Page said, very publically, the Zeppelin would
    not perform together again, that's it finito, the end, goodnight. This
    was the case for many years despite, lots of, again, very public,
    offers of mucho loot. Then the rot set in & they began to play small
    charity gigs together, culminating in Live Aid. It occurs to me that
    the original statement has now been forgotten & a reunion wouldn't
    surprise me in the least. However, I am not sure that its for the
    best, but at worst case it would be interesting to see what they came
    up with.
    
    I'd go along to see them anyway.
    
    I remember seeing Page at NEC Birmingham, when he played with The Firm,
    he was something special, very, very talented, but seemingly very very
    drunk (or high?!?) ode to be a rock star !!
    
    FWIW, I also saw Robert Plant recently, at The Hexagon in Reading, he
    was with Ronnie Wood (before the legs job) watching Jimmy White playing
    in the Rothmans Snooker Tournament, he didn't sing tho' so I can't say
    what form he's in.
    
    
    Ad.

    
    	I doubt it very much especially with the soon to be second solo
    	effort that Jimmy Page is working on.  He will no doubt be on
    	the road supporting it once it's out.
    
    	As for Robert Plant he was touring with the Black Crowes who both
    	put on a great show and now I hear that Faith No More is on the
    	road with Plant finish up his tour.
    
    	As for their decision not to continue as they were that is 
    	obvious since it is physically impossible, and even if Robert,
    	Jimmy, John Paul Jones, and Jason Bonham were to do anything
    	I don't think it is going back on their word.  Even though I
    	always believe in never saying never.
    
    	Back to Remasters....So what's not included in Remasters that
    	was in the state-side Led Zeppelin 4-CD set?
    
    	- Jim

    There are two different versions of remasters available in the UK
    - one with 2 CDs (or tape/record equivalents) and one with 4 CDs.
    The 4 CD version costs about 48 quid(ish), but is available in most
    record shops. From looking at the cover, it's just got more tracks
    from each of the albums, and also 2 or 3 previously unreleased tracks.
    
    Pete_who_bought_the_2_CD_version_before_he_saw_the_4_CD_version

    I bought "Houses of the Holy" recently (cheap CD) and I AM impressed
    all over again. At the time this was judged to be their poorest album
    but as my house-sharer said "You can't break the rules in heavy metal"
    (or not then at least).

    "The Song Remains The Same" is the kind of guitar rock that the wedding
    present would be proud of (really). "D'yer Mak'er" is pure reggae while
    "The Rain Song" sounds like Plant is being accompanied by the London
    Symphony Orchestra. And "Dancing Days" (if re-released) could make it
    to No. 1 yet!
    

    Strange album and it has its bad moments too.

    - Tim
    

    I've just lost all respect for you Tim.
    
    -Vic

Yeah but then you haven't heard it honeychile have you ?? Run aloing now
and play with the others...look!...a rabbit!!

    I'll thank you not to patronize me, Timmy!!!  I've heard what I've
    heard, and that's enough!!
    
    -Vicki

    I'll bet you _I_'ve heard it.
    
    I'll bet you I don't want to hear it again.
    
    One of the major disasters of the '90s has been Led Zepplin becoming
    cool again. I think I'd prefer a Steeleye Span revival...
    
    Jimmy Rage

    Dear Jimmy
    
    I'd prefer a revival of both:-)
    
    K
    

    
    All around my hat (Shabba Ranks Dub Mix).
    
    Now there's a thought!
    
    Mark

    I've just lost all respect I had for you Timmy.
    
    Piers
    
    I heard it, too, and it was horrible.

    I've stopped thinking about your opinion a long time ago Piers. oblig -;)

    - pc_tim

    I wasn't aware that you had _ever_ thought about my opinion.

    Different strokes for different folks Piers...after all I don't object
    to you listening to Michael Bolton do I ?

    - Tim
    

Oooooh, that was uncalled for Cardinal....;-)

    Hey Paul should I put these -;) -;) -) all over the place ? And has
    Michael Bolton been mentioned in 90's tosh yet ?

    - Tim
    

    Who is Michael Bolton? Seriously...

    
    I don't think he's anybody seriously... :^)
    
    Mark

    Ha, ha, Timmy, you're out-numbered!!
    
    Vicki 

    What is this? A guy can't say he likes a record without being shat upon
    for listening to an "uncool" band? I thought we'd outgrown that kind of
    nonsense. You lot ought to grow up.
    
    
    disgusted of ferney

Rod likes Michael Bolton too, I see.

    Worse; Rod likes Led Zeppelin
    
    Childish of Ferney

    You've been quiet recently Piers. All's well j'espere.

    your buddy tim