About This Track
“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.
“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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ar2oor wrote:
zajebisty kawałek :) (great song!!)
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BeePositive wrote:
Bon voyage..
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vinicorrea wrote:
one of my favorites, for sure!
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Robert161989 wrote:
killer
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mrfootball70 wrote:
ohh this is a hot version......
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BowieFreak wrote:
yes
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oldiesfanjohn wrote:
Properly Bonzo-ed 00:47
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sundaymars wrote:
That middle part...I really enjoy listening to it on a quiet sunny day.
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been__insane wrote:
trippy
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pogopatterson wrote:
Outstandingly atmospheric.
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rhinowing wrote:
page's tone on this is so thick that it sounds like he's playing slide
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barcisz wrote:
♥
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veyita_88 wrote:
"The Song Remains The Same version is absolutely stunning." Agree,the remastered version of that album is excelent,as good as how the west was won!.
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invisiblecrow wrote:
guys can you tell me the name of the bootleg where there are several versions of this song? or several takes..
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Leaf_Thief wrote:
I've come to the conclusion that all my fav LZ songs have prominent keyboard parts by John Paul Jones. Its taken me years to realise this....I'm very slow on the uptake sometimes
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pauljinks wrote:
Live in Vancouver version has great keys and drumming but some of the guitar work has "I hope you like our new direction" subtitles.
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me_araujo wrote:
trippy
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me_araujo wrote:
the intro is magic, the atmosphere, piano, and his live version is so hypnotic. The beginning reminds me of "Echoes" by Pink Floyd [2]
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Sheik777 wrote:
Pink Floydish!
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Ginger_Xanadu wrote:
The Song Remains The Same version is absolutely stunning.
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