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Soothing sounds of Led Zeppelin...

Mike Bergin | Kings Park, NY USA | 03/01/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Before I write my review, I thought you would like to know that I have not had a chance to listen to "Kashmir: The Symphonic Led Zeppelin". Keep that in mind if you are trying to decide between the two.



I think I would consider myself an average Led Zeppelin fan. I appreciate their music, and I listen to them every so often. I'm not one of the hardcore Zeppelin fans, so you might not appreciate this tribute as much as I do. I would have to say that this tribute is very well done, and a lot of time and effort was put into making it. The strings are pretty much in sync with the original songs, and just a few seconds into the song, you'll be able to tell what it is. I'm not going to go through a list of songs and tell you what I think of them, but I will say that I think the best one is "Ten Years Gone." This album - or albums, I should say - are great if you're looking for a soothing and relaxing version of some of the great Led Zeppelin songs. Though, I must say that you will only appreciate the tribute if you know the songs themselves, because if you don't then the song just might get repetetive. I'm a fan of the whole String Quartet Tribute thing, and I'd have to say that this is one of the best ones I've heard so far."

Not my cup of tea

Wes | 11/17/2003

(2 out of 5 stars)

"For some reason this CD just sounded really corney to me. I was really dissapointed. Your opinion may differ but I would recommend that if you are looking for a classical Zeppelin CD you get Kashmir instead. It is cheaper and shines a new light on some awsome songs rather than butchering them."

Finally, Led Zeppelin Done Well in Strings.

cjf | 02/20/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"A few of the selections are questionable for arrangment for a string section. I mean, Whole Lotta Love? Dazed and Confused? Give me a break. They could have replaced those poor choices with a number of other possibilities.Nevertheless, it is the first attempt of it's kind, and the songs that are suitable are gorgeously performed.Led Zeppelin's gifts for creating melodies and knowledge of music theory become more obvious in these classical performances.It's a double CD so it has lots of songs!"