John Bonham really went to another level of drumming on this song.

@glyngasson8450

2 жыл бұрын

It is insane

@johndrake3472

2 жыл бұрын

The top level

@irabernstein

2 жыл бұрын

tragic man

@Zeebo1uk

2 жыл бұрын

Its an absolute HIT workout playing that

@irabernstein

2 жыл бұрын

@@Zeebo1uk goodtimes badtimesc

The joy on Lex's face is how I feel every time I hear this song. Great choice.

@6ffrey958

2 жыл бұрын

Brad actually had a smile going on there.

@bishlap

2 жыл бұрын

Even though it's Led Zep, I'm still surprised at how well liked they are by the younger/much younger generation. I mean, Lex can't be more than 25, can she, which means Zeppelin were broken up (about) a decade and a half before Lexx was born.

@jaynethomas7380

Жыл бұрын

@@6ffrey958 ya, he doesn't seem to like anything so I don't watch them anymore. She's a sweetie and I have no idea what she's doing with him.

@sicotshit7068

5 ай бұрын

@@jaynethomas7380I have to say I agree with you, seems like two totally different personalities, that will eventually clash. She’s so cute & joyful, & he will end up bringing her down. I don’t like being negative, but I’m saying what I see.

One of the reasons people love Led Zeppelin so much is because of a reason not a lot of people talk about. It's because of Jimmy Page's (the guitarist) incredible ability to orchestrate properly. That means that when Page composes a song, he makes sure the notes are not in the way of other notes so that every note can be clearly heard. Then, Page's 2nd producing talent is in panning the instruments so incredibly well so that the three instruments sound like a massively loud strong orchestra even though it's only three guys playing instruments and one guy singing. Then, Page would layer chorus and harmony guitar parts over his main guitar notes to produce the incredible Led Zeppelin sound.

Bonham’s drumming in this song is outrageous

This track, for all it's brilliance and virtuosity simply wouldn't work without John Bonham's drumming. IMHO this is the single best piece of drumming ever recorded.

@jmag579

2 жыл бұрын

That gallop ✨💥✨

@alexalonso2093

2 жыл бұрын

One of John's epic experiences.

@hinney827

2 жыл бұрын

@@jmag579 and the fills like the one at 9:52

@terrylandess6072

2 жыл бұрын

His choice is quite savage when he needed to get back into that main groove one last time.

@yenlard6683

2 жыл бұрын

Watching him play this live is from Knebworth is 🔥

When my son was learning to play guitar, he printed out the guitar tabs. He said there were 28 distinctly different riffs in this one. Page is an absolute genius. And Bonzo’s drums…Epic

@JohnBGood-ry9wj

Жыл бұрын

Maybe 7.

This song was recorded after Robert Plant and his wife were nearly killed in a car accident in August 1975 while vacationing in the Greek island of Rhodes. It tells the story of "sandy lands on holiday", and also about their trip beforehand to the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Plant sustained a shattered ankle and damaged Achilles tendon in the wreck, and had to record this song and album in a wheelchair after he tripped over some cables in the studio while on crutches. In their last two tours, he barely moved onstage from these injuries. The song takes its title from all that drama.

@billtaylor3382

2 жыл бұрын

It was so damn good! 64 yo guy here and after hearing their 1st Album I was hooked line and sinker. I have all of their Albums to this day.

@oreally8605

2 жыл бұрын

Nice lesson nice story.

@rum02

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing

@stuarthastie6374

2 жыл бұрын

Those drums sound and feel like ABS countering brakes l9ckong and causing a skid.

@Eadbhard

2 жыл бұрын

Ironically, the name "Achilles" is not mentioned at all in the song. "Atlas" is, but not "Achilles".

Led zeppelin never recorded a bad song! Hammer of the Gods!! great reaction ❤️.

@Misitheus

2 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine all the stuff Page has locked up...?

@gorfpatrol5482

2 жыл бұрын

Hats off to Roy Harper or hotdog.? I'd rather hear natural science or the necromancer.

@elvanallen8832

2 жыл бұрын

@@gorfpatrol5482 The Crunge..

@andrewtongue7084

2 жыл бұрын

The 'Immigrant Song' is one of Zeppelin's best, D ....

@browniescout9495

2 жыл бұрын

Hot dog is a rough one

I feel like a light bulb went off in Brad's head on this one. His expression really made this reaction. Same way I felt when LZ, or instrumental genius in general really clicked for me.

This song is hard to beat. Their library has a lot of high energy tunes, keep listening.

"Presence" is such a unique Zep album. I thought they were more progressive on this one. Outstanding tracks like 'Nobody's fault...,' 'Tea for one,' 'Hots on for nowhere,' 'For your life,' and of course ''Royal Orleans,' brought them to a whole different level.

@jbranum3087

2 жыл бұрын

Different sound and not overplayed. Pretty much the only one I still rock.

@vinceedwards3978

2 жыл бұрын

It was one of the last Zep albums that I had gotten. I agree with you @bellodrade!!!

@auralfixxation6702

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with your comment. It still has the Zeppelin essence but, a more progressive approach. It's honestly my favorite release from their library.

@vinceedwards3978

2 жыл бұрын

@@auralfixxation6702 I was a huge prog rock guy+!! But I was a Rush head. Then....I heard the Genesis only about 10 years ago with Peter Gabriel !!!!! I felt like an idiot passing over the Foxtrot and Selling England By The Pound, and sinfully The Lamb like an idiot!!!

@kutark

2 жыл бұрын

Bloody fantastic album. Tea for one is in my top 10 zeppelin songs of all time.

One of the best reactions from this channel, IMO!! Great to see Brad comprehending what they boys were trying to do on this track and noticing the clarity of the each part as it intertwines with the others. Organized chaos is such a great way to describe it. Jimmy Page put down no less than 6 guitar tracks layered on top of each other, while Bonzo just going ham. They took more influence from the East, on this one, as they had travelled to Morocco some months before recording this. Amazing track and reaction, guys. Cheers!

Maybe the best drumming ever on a rock and roll song

@the13thtonino56

2 жыл бұрын

Bonham was a beast

"Letting go is a huge part of listening to music". Once again, Lex displays her fine intellect.

Soooo fun to watch these videos! Been lovin this music for 40 years and to see people react to this incredible music for the first time is too cool!!

Gotta love John Paul Jones' baseline in this song.

@bobkaiser8782

2 жыл бұрын

IMO, JPJ is the true talent in this band. Bass, keyboards, mandolin & the high background vocals that most believe were Plant.

@BrettLesPaul

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. All were great talents but JPJ is the unsung hero of the band.

@garmit61

2 жыл бұрын

And Bonzo’s drumming was immense too.

@kylenavyguy

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobkaiser8782 most definitely, the man was the multi-instrumentalist of the group. 🤘

@videogeekin

2 жыл бұрын

“ BASSLINE!”

Love Bonham's little explosions he throws in randomly :)

This really shows why Zepp is my favorite band of all time. They had so many unique songs, you never get tired of listening to their catalog due to that diversity.

@algoner4421

2 жыл бұрын

Unlike almost every other band, they don't have a "typical" or "goto" sound. Every song is different which is pretty incredible when you really think about how many songs they have. Absolutely the best.

Led Zeppelin became the GOATs because of their diversity as far as musical genres...they can rock as good and better than anybody, you haven't really heard their complete catalog but you will eventually listen to songs like The Song Remains the Same, Communication Breakdown etc etc you will see that they play every style....nice reaction!

@timbrown2637

2 жыл бұрын

Fingers are a drummers biggest resource, you don't just use your arms, it's all in fingers and wrists

@frightenedsoul

2 жыл бұрын

@@timbrown2637 okay but why are you bringing this up? Lol

@bobbyn.9773

2 жыл бұрын

@@frightenedsoul Did you watch the video? He said he did not recognize the band because most of the songs he's heard are not rockers..thats why

@frightenedsoul

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyn.9773 i was talking to the other person. I even tagged them.

@bobbyn.9773

2 жыл бұрын

@@frightenedsoul oops sorry bro...I just read that one🤔🤣

The thing I like about this track is that it sounds like it was recorded in a rehearsal studio at an ear splitting volume. It's really raw and unprocessed this is why British rock rules.

I think this was one of Brad’s most spot on reactions. Glad he’s finally getting into the music more and more.

@edwarddearlove7093

2 жыл бұрын

Just what I thought too...right?

@ronhale9868

2 жыл бұрын

Achilles Last Stand is very complex on every level - arrangement, layers, lyrics . It took me a long time to get used the cord progression. Brad really got it.

@covidcash3326

Жыл бұрын

Brads a stick in the mudd

Brad I'm diggin' your growing appreciation for Zeppelin. I remember putting this on the turntable as a teenager and the excitement I felt hearing another side to Zeppelin. I listened to this a lot! And so did the neighbours ✌️

The song I'd really love to see you react to from this Led Zeppelin album is "Nobody's Fault but Mine." Serious hard rocker with a killer harmonica solo. I guarantee Lex will like it.

@janetdurden7829

2 жыл бұрын

Lex is amazing. She's very open minded.

I've been listening to this band daily since 1971 I am so pleased that you dig this. This is the finest Rock Band Earth has produced to date. Enjoy. ❤

"Song Remains the Same" is another fast song you'll probably like.

@Maiko100876

2 жыл бұрын

They should watch the concert? Song Remains the Same.

@iyaramonk

2 жыл бұрын

@@Maiko100876 Yeah the live version is superior.

@yenlard6683

2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy’s tone is 😳🔥

"It was organized chaos". Wow...totally perfect way of putting it! Yes, Jimmy Page's guitar parts and his lead were darkly beautiful and passionate. But, John Bonham's drums...OMG. What a TRUCK that guy was!

Robert had a cast on his leg when he was singing this song and fell. Thus the title of the song. There was humor in that zeppelin camp.

Watching Brad & Lex reaction on this song is like watching two individuals on the same rollercoaster ride with two different reactions, Brad is like White knuckling holding on the rail and yelling OMG, and Lex is cool calm and collective feeling all the clicks and flowing with the curves, and the peaks and valley's, i love you both ✌️😎

1 of my favorite and underrated song by Led Zeppelin Great comments and reactions Thanks Guys... Keep Rocking 🤟🤟

So from what I've read so far, this song isn't really about Achilles, the mythological character, but it's about Robert Plant himself. They saw the Atlas Mountains in Morocco and then Robert had a bad car accident and suffered a broken ankle in Greece. Recuperating in Malibu California Robert and Jimmy Page wrote the song with Robert worried that he wouldn't walk right again.

@midkingsteve

2 жыл бұрын

It is partially about that but also partially about taxes. (No joke). Robert said when he wrote "it was an April morning when they told us we should go, as I turned to you you smiled, how could we say no?" It was about when their management said if they wanted to avoid the hefty British taxes (close to 50% at that time in their bracket) they needed to establish residence overseas in Europe and maintain residency there forbade certain amount of time. So.. go buy a mansion in Germany or something, and then keep way more of your money. How could they say no? It was actually a very common thing for wealthier Brits to do.

@williamjordan5554

2 жыл бұрын

Achilles wasn't mythical. He was a fictional character in The Iliad.

@ianmarshall9144

Жыл бұрын

@@williamjordan5554 What of course its mythology , YOU DONT GET HOMOSAPIENS THAT ARE HALF GOD !!!!!

Brad has finally gotten his Zep decoder ring. Congratulations!!!

This song is my absolute favorite Zep song....🤘🏼🤘🏼

Johnny Ramone had said he got the idea for his downstroke picking style from Page’s Communication Breakdown. Iron Maiden based their sound, lyrical style, and galloping baselines on Achilles Last Stand. If there’s testament to Zeppelin’s genius, it’s their creative versatility which inadvertently created entire sub genres for other bands to run off on.

@ogmandog

2 жыл бұрын

What zo said

WOW, LEX IS REALLY DOLLED UP TODAY! But she's always really pretty, even without make-up and fancy clothes! And Brad is the main-cat, as always, cool, calm and collected. The best reaction duo on the Tubes. The best I tells ya. The Best!

@RSpracticalshooting

2 жыл бұрын

I hope Brad understands that Lex is a goddess.

@victorvisser403

2 жыл бұрын

Brad is no slouch.

@drServitis

2 жыл бұрын

@@victorvisser403 You're right, Brad is a beautiful man. But I am straight as an arrow, so I don't comment on other men's attractiveness very often. Sometimes, but not very often, lol.

@jamessweet5341

2 жыл бұрын

A mini Cleopatra with the lashes.

@drServitis

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamessweet5341 I just hope Hollywood never finds her. She's too good for Hollywood. But she has the looks for it for sure. Of course Brad is already Hollywood, the emotionless, no nonsense son of Spock and Lt. Uhura, lol!

Never thought I’d see the day KZread reactors were listening to Achilles last stand. It’s always been my favorite zeppelin song. When I was in high school our band played it for a battle of the bands.

Achilles Last stand is one of those songs that keeps your attention through the whole thing so it doesn't seem as long as it is. The pace and tone are perfect.

it's cool to see you start recognizing the complexity of the music, you'll soon realize LZ can tell a story with just the instruments. Music is so much more than just lyrics.

See, this IS Led Zeppelin, you just havent listened to enough of them yet. They do EVERYTHING.

Awesome track. Great to see Lex smiling so beautifully again. As she always does! Appreciating great music

What you need now is this: Led Zeppelin, live, 1975, Earl's Court, Trampled Underfoot.

@boki1693

2 жыл бұрын

In my time of Dying as well.

This masterpiece came from another universe.

Can't believe nobody suggested the live version of this 🤘🏼😓 Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand (Live Knebworth 1979) !

Brad nailed it when talking about getting accustomed to hearing new music. First time I heard Radiohead I just did not get it. The more I listened the more I got it and then I loved them. Your ear has to be trained when listening to something you have never heard before.

This was the most I've ever seen Brad get into a classic rock tune. This is Led Zeppelin's best song, in my opinion. When I was watching this live last night, it felt like I was tripping out on this song, even though I've heard it a thousand times.

Two things, first Brad was actually smiling during the guitar solo and it was a wonderful thing and second if you are interested in instrumentals a real good starting point is Santana "Soul Sacrifice" Live @ Woodstock

@FloridaRocks

2 жыл бұрын

Long version!

@timferderer4979

2 жыл бұрын

@@FloridaRocks always.

@randallfender96

2 жыл бұрын

@@timferderer4979 there is only one version...what they played. Then there is that criminal video that was chopped to sh*t and should be banned.

@timferderer4979

2 жыл бұрын

@@randallfender96 LOL. Truth.

Zeppelin had so many incredible songs, and this being one of their best. Believe it or not, they played this song live.

Bonzo slappin the calf skins

This is my favorite Led Zeppelin song, thanks for your reaction

This is definitely one of my favorites by Led Zeppelin. The drums are amazing. I actually really like the album PRESENCE of which this song is from but, it wasn't a fan favorite from what I've heard.

One of their last really important songs . A great acheivement . No band since has even tried to come up with anything like it .

@DC-ih8bv

2 жыл бұрын

100% correct !!!

@gorfpatrol5482

2 жыл бұрын

What about hot dog on their next album

@DC-ih8bv

2 жыл бұрын

@@gorfpatrol5482 haha ..I know right ..

@jameskennedy721

2 жыл бұрын

@@DC-ih8bv the OUT DOOR album was okay , but just not as focused as their early ones .

Nice to see. An young Lady like her get into the zeppelin rollercoaster. Welcome in the World of the Real music and greetings from germany

This is very much a song that you listen to more and more and you get it more and more. It's one of my favorites. Play it on a rainy weekend morning on a stereo while making breakfast.

Love it when younger people are open to a different genre of music. She is so expressive and feels every note. Cool to watch them both hear songs for the 1st time. Gotta love Zep!

I heard this song once at a grocery store near closing, coming from the deli counter back room. I just stood there and listened until it ended. This song is so mesmerizing and epic. Try Tea for One for a deep cut, or Ten Years Gone for a classic

@olddrummerguy

2 жыл бұрын

my top three zeppelin songs.

@RSpracticalshooting

2 жыл бұрын

Fool In The Rain is another must.

@algoner4421

2 жыл бұрын

Tea for One is ridiculously good. Perfect w headphones...

@ImWatchingYou69

Жыл бұрын

based and delipilled

I love Brad's progression in music..... As for Led Zeppelin's musical style? They did everything. One of the most talented bands ever.

Aloha, hour plus watching you guys reactions...to Lex Zeppelin. ...chronology...beautiful

Great reaction guys. Glad Brad enjoyed this one. And how lex explains her thoughts lol very psychedelic

Hit the nail on the head! I've been proud to see Brad's journey and his progress as a listener :) You two are WONDERFUL!

The best Led Zeppelin song and the best intro and the best outro in rock.

Brad, Led Zeppelin's music is super diverse. No two songs are the same. Hence why they're the goats of rock!

One of Bonham's (many) masterpieces.

Brad, listening to you summarize your reaction to this song is just spot on! I felt the same way hearing for the first time back when the album was released in 1975, at the age of 15. It's almost too much to comprehend. Lex, the "finger stuff" was pretty funny but, you nailed it with your comment about imagining each finger having its' own voice. Brilliant! I think you may be a budding hippy!

@michaelbudd9446

2 жыл бұрын

We are the same age, I did exactly the same thing - listening to this song takes me back to the good old 70's. This was the best decade for music. I can't believe our parents thought our music was crazy. We were like - whatever! We were too stoned to care : )

Listening to Led Zeppelin is like opening up a box of candy.

Very few bands do I have a consistent, every time favorite song. This is my hands down favorite Zep song. Every time.

Ok, big Zeppelin track I just had to see this reaction for. So happy to see Brad understand Led Zeppelin a little more now. Led Zeppelin really is the cream of the crop. They can convert anyone to almost any genre they involved themselves in.

You have to see them do this live at Knebworth 1979! Fantastic!

@NeonNights80

2 жыл бұрын

Bonham is killing it on that performance.

I found a cassette tape of this album along with some warm beer when I was 17. My first Led Zeppelin album😎 Loved it especially this song..the drums. Also Tea for two so bluesy 😎😎

Every time I hear this song, it has me visualize some kind of anime version / anime music video of the movie *_Interstellar_* . That movie itself is extremely bittersweet, a little scary and very apocalyptic.

one of my favorite zeppelin songs❤️

Hearing Brad say he may be ready for instrumentals was great. May I recommend hearing Orion and Call of Ktulu from Metallica and Planet Caravan from Black Sabbath. You guys are awesome! 🤘🏼

One of the he greatest bands of all time.

Ten Years Gone, In My Time Of Dying, The Ocean, Four Sticks, Bring It On Home, Fool In The Rain all good Zeppelin songs

I enjoyed your reaction! You guys are fun to see. This is just such a great song.

One of my favorite Zeppelin tunes! It's a very Progressive Rock Led Zeppelin.

And the Led Zeppelin journey continues!!✌️

Brad welcome, you are officially a Led Zeppelin fan. I watched you be hypnotized by this song. You were loving the lyrics while taking a ride on this Led Zeppelin song lol 😂, oh Lex you definitely are a zeppelin groupie, you are spot on about the fingers comments and that’s what Jimmy page does to ya. And just remember this band first broke onto the scene in 1967 so just imagine what it was like for us youngsters way, way,way back then to hear zeppelin music when most of the time we were freaking wasted and totally smoked out. Ohhhhhhhhh what a time to be ALIVE.

I remember when this album was released. This was my favorite song. The description that it is like two songs playing at the same time is perfect. Thanks for keeping Led Zeppelin fresh for me.

Zeppelin and Queen are the two greatest rock bands of all time and they both lost legend’s early. RIP John Bonham and Freddie Mercury 😢

One of the greatest songs ever written and performed

Royal Orleans, Down by the seaside, The ocean, Battle of Evermore and on and on and on! Follow..Love Brad and Lex!

Brad makes his biggest breakthrough yet. LISTENING TO and FEELING the music, not reading lyrics...love it, grats ❤😁 yall may be ready now for more of the complexities of OPETH

One of Zeps last albums. One of the toughest songs to drum to start to finish endurance wise. Real shame Bonzo died so young, all the guy were in their prime.

This song is the essence of the best rhythm section in history of rock music.

The entire Presence record was recorded and mixed in 15 days. Jimmy did all of the guitar overdubs for the whole record in one 24 hour marathon session.

Led Zeppelin was the only band of my youth that made me anticipate every new album and every new song! No bad Zeppelin...Only different Zeppelin.

I was fortunate enough to have seen them live several times in the 70's. I just saw a Zeppelin tribute band, "Get the Led out".....great tribute band. You need to check out the following songs: "Dazed and Confused " , "Kashmir" and for Lexi, the "Lemon Song". If you want a great drum solo from Bonzo check out "Moby Dick"....great reaction. I love seeing a younger generation enjoying the music that I grew up on!

@mybrainhurts1856

2 жыл бұрын

For some fun covers, listen to Dread Zeppelin! I've seen pics of both Page & Plant wearing their T! Just fun - warning tho - some of the video/ audio quality varies! Lol

@vinceedwards3978

2 жыл бұрын

I had tickets to see them live for the In Through the Out Door tour!!!! Would had seen them in MSG!!!! Sad that Bonzo died thevway he did

Yeah, you finally caught on. Led Zeppelin rules! 😊

“what in the Led Zeppelin world are we listening to”, classic statement 😎😎

John Bonham is an absolute beast on this song.

My fav Zep song. Its just a massive journey of a song. Id say like most other Zep songs this one is also heavily influenced by Norse / Viking history as well as some JRR Tolkien. Insanely good drum work by Bonham and Page kept right up there with him.

I am an old-school metalhead and this is one of my favorite songs ever.

This one, The Song Remains The Same and No Quarter are my favorite Led Zep tunes..

Check out Nobody’s Fault but Mine from this album, it’s incredible!👍🔥🤘🏻🎧

By far my favorite Zep song. Best song sonically imo

@jxchamb

2 жыл бұрын

Bonzo is another planet on this one. Wtf. Him and Jimmy are locked in ( a musical oddity because normal its the bass and drums that are locked in together) and they just ramping it up until the very end.

@Darth_Wafer

2 жыл бұрын

@@jxchamb can't forget JPJ on the galloping! I tried playing this song both on bass and drums and it is one hell of a workout

Holy crap...Brad saw the light!!! To only the best rock Gods ever...❤👍🤙

Yes! Letting go is definitely a huge part of enjoying music. Let yourself perceive it all by not trying to focus, which narrows your perception. Let it take you on a ride. Great observation!

Knebworth live in 79 is hands down the best version of this song.

Damn...John Bonham beat the crap outta the drums on this one! Please do "In my time of Dying" or "Moby Dick" to see why John Bonham is one of the greatest drummers ever!

When this song was being recorded I heard someone suggested to the drummer John Bonham to try to make the drums sound like a machine gun and Bonham answered that in his classic laid back way. He said...... "Hold My Drink..... I have bullets to shoot".

Epic! Psychedelic Bolero! Funky bridge intact. Those fingers fretboard the collation of chaos into clarity beyond comfort zones...