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Led Zeppelin – No Quarter (6:59)

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“No Quarter” began as a John Paul Jones creation in 1971. Studio sessions from this year reveal a very familiar “No Quarter”, albeit a more aggressive time signature and drumming. At it’s album release in 1973 on “House of The Holy” it was recorded as a much more subdued, spacey song with a haunting synth melody.

“No Quarter” really took off on stage. 1973 saw the beginnings of a extended version (usually around 12 min) with much more developed jam, and a very precise guitar solo from Page. From this point on, Page also employed the use of his CryBaby Wah. The Song Remains The Same Soundtrack features a version from July 28, 1973. This version features an unusually tight performance and a spot on Page solo.

In 1975 Led Zeppelin took “No Quarter” to a new level. Giving the song ample time for improvisation (usually clocking in at around 20-25 minutes), it really grew to be a centerpiece for every concert from this point on. Jones commands an impressive piano solo later taken over by Page, who takes on a more relaxed approach to his Dm Dorian solo.

Ever allocating more time in their sets for “No Quarter”, Led Zeppelin typically played upwards of 30 min of the song in 1977. Most notably, Jones takes the piano in a new direction during his solo, further proving his multi-instrument mastery.

In 1979 the song was scaled back to 15 minutes and became a much tighter act. While still keeping the piano solo, it was cut back considerably from ‘77.
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  • Preislerlucas

    the best.

    Wednesday morning

  • Mintaj666

    masterpiece [425920592049209242]

    25 days ago

  • yearssomuch

    How could anyone hear this and deny Led's ability to make absolutely fucking AMAZING music? Seriously.

    last month

  • nandsvctr

    An orgasm for my ears. <3

    last month

  • sundaymars

    I enjoy listening to trippy songs like this. Sit back with your headphones, close your eyes, and just listen to this song.

    last month

  • alex1219

    watch this on "the song remains the same" - truly mind blowing

    last month

  • RiseAgainst4lif

    love it lov it!!!!

    last month

  • rhinowing

    the song remains the same version is impossibly good. zeppelin's best moment

    last month

  • Diamond_Eyes_xX

    Fav Led Zeppelin song always and forever ♥

    March 2012

  • IndustrialPit

    I don't understand why LZ never made more songs like this after NQ... :/

    March 2012

  • DEATH_OF_FIRE

    Page's Solo on TSRTS version of No Quarter is probably his finest work of art on the electric guitar. [2].

    March 2012

  • Storchel

    Ahhh so good!! I want to listen to this all the time!

    March 2012

  • princesite132

    Eargasmic

    March 2012

  • ravenclaw94

    Yep, this dry spell sucks :|

    March 2012

  • Daaamian

    Fucking psychedelic :)

    March 2012

  • sergiudbd

    Page's Solo on TSRTS version of No Quarter is probably his finest work of art on the electric guitar.

    March 2012

  • Ravian18

    Best Zeppelin song!

    March 2012

  • ratatriste

    They carry news that must get through

    February 2012

  • RiseAgainst4lif

    love love llove it!! <3333

    February 2012

  • RipperBass

    Quite Simply, A Masterpiece

    February 2012
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