When I started to listen to Zeppelin over 40 years ago I thought they were all about Page and Plant. The older I get and the more I listen I now realise they are all about Bonham and J P Jones.
They were about the sound, the band. That's why when Bonham died the spell was broken. Tragic doesn't even begin to cover it! They changed rock forever! Can you imagine what they would have done over the next 20, 30, 40 years!
zep was a perfect storm of talent, thats why they were the biggest band in the world at the time. a time of huge filled stadiums, that will never come again
I had the same thing happen to me but I think above all else it was a synthesis of all four that made it so special. But Bonham nudges a little ahead of the others because he was the foundation. There is just no way to replace him.
@@Sacksalot 1. Do you understand what "back masking" is? 2. Robert Plant has said in several interviews that the harmonica sound was achieved via back masking the tape.
When I first listened to Led Zeppelin I fell in love with John Bonham's drums. That fatty, groovy sound, the way he builds tension and his musicality, his solidness. He plays difficult stuff because the music demands it, not because he's showing off. It's almost like you can hear his soul. I'm a girl who loves music but I know very little about drumming, I just know of no other band where the drummer grabs my attention so much and makes me feel so much emotion. And that's in a legendary band with stellar musicians. Yeah Bonham is it. He is everything.
My 4 years old son calls it « THE Song of the Drums ». Approved ✅ It is an absolute unique masterpiece … also for the vocals, guitars, harmonica, innovative general sound… Led Zep were in their twenties it’s crazy… Every time I listen to it twice at least. That’s what you do when things are so tasty and good 😂
“The first time I saw Led Zeppelin, Bonzo (John Bonham) just walked on the stage and just warmed up for about 10 seconds. Freddie (Freddie Mercury) and I nearly fell over we just couldn’t believe the power and the sound. People are still today trying to imitate Led Zeppelin, America is full of drummers trying to play like John Bonham.”-Roger Taylor
This reaction by Andrew is one of my two all time favorite reactions. The other is this one to The Allman Brothers Band, "Whipping Post". Jay's reaction to Duane's slide guitar, and then Gregg's vocals, tickles me every time I watch it. ruclips.net/video/71oU8E6aTP4/видео.html
Fucking Finally someone who’s chest swells on Bonzos cut fills on the 2nd and 3rd bar of the last chorus/refrain. The kick in those fills are against what he was laying down throughout the track, so much tension in the space of a bar. I was twelve when he died. He was the first person I cried for outside the family. 40 years later and I still miss him. I love Buddy Rich, Art Blakey, and Ginger Baker among many others. But no one sends me over the moon like BONZO.
Many many great drummers,but Bonzo stands alone. His son Jason (black country communion,his band with coverdale) is a cracking drummer too but not the total natural his dad was. GOAT.
I was 18 in college. Our local rock radio station played every single Led Zep album in its entirety in order without commercial break. All for the love of Bonham and the recognition of their genius.
One of the most iconic and legendary drum beats of literally any music composition in human history. Will simply never get tired of hearing it, I CANT.
The unique sound from the drums is explained here by Andy Johns, the engineer of Led Zeppelin IV who set up Bonzo's drums where they recorded 'Levee at Headley Grange, Hampshire, England. Johns: "I used two Byerdynamic M160 microphones and I put a couple of limiters over the two mics and used a Binson Echorec echo device that Jimmy Page had bought. They were Italian-made, and instead of tape, they used a very thin steel drum. And so playing at that particular tempo on 'Levee, the limiters had time to breathe, and that's how Bonzo got that 'Ga Gack sound, because of the Binson. He wasn't playing that. It was the Binson that made him sound like that." -Andy Johns (Rhythm Magazine 2006) Rick Beato also has a YT video on this called "The Truth Behind Led Zeppelin When The Levee Breaks" and plays his own drum recordings of 'Levee with and without an echo device. Hope you're having a great day/night/morning!
I read that piece many years ago, Andy also makes it quite clear that it was only him and Bonham present, contrary to Page's claims about the recording and his involvement that he has claimed many times.
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Rick Beato has a nice breakdoen video explaining how they got that drum sound, if you're interested. ruclips.net/video/XZYDDX1DHDU/видео.html
I could tell you’re an awesome drummer/ drum teacher because at 12:33, your eyebrow went up when you immediately noticed the one beat miss, but he got you on the “bap-bap” & you got so happy “OHHH YES!!” 😄👍
@@tommyplays131 maybe it's my loss but I couldn't really get right into led zep, had a preference for black sabbath and iron maiden. But tool, well you know their music so there's nothing for me to say. 😎
I know this is a drum-focused reaction channel, but I have to add my 2 cents. Led Zeppelin is comprised of individuals who could on their own be enshrined in Cleveland. The fact that they were together making musical masterpieces is truly a gift to mankind. Nice reaction btw.
My very favorite rock drum performance. People talk about recording setup and effects used to change the sound. Don’t care. Epic in every sense of the word . Essentially a blueprint for all of rock drumming in one song. Simply amazing. RIP John
I've been listening to this song since I was 19 - I'm 34 now, and the way he shifts the dynamics just after 12:03 into the bridge section still makes me well up with emotion. He really felt the songs he was playing, and that was what was most special about him, was the emotion he could inject into a song and through his playing. It's just amazing. My favourite drummer ever. Everything about him.
@@AndrewRooneyDrumsnot sure if it’s been mentioned in the numerous replies (and well deserved, I’m really liking your videos and I’m a guitar / bass player) but the drums we hear in the finished song are slightly slowed down, in fact perhaps all of the original tracking instruments. We hear this song in the key of F, but I’d read somewhere years ago about them actually tracking the whole thing faster and in the key of G, intentionally tracked faster to slow the speed down later to fatten the drums… (perhaps a technique they lifted after the opening of Hendrix’, Electric Ladyland, but that’s for another video). not sure if the bass guitar and initial rhythm guitar were also kept but I thought I’d mention it. I loved that you pointed out the hi-hat accents, I’d also mention something I don’t hear mentioned often enough about Bonham and quite a few players from that era. (IMHO) When they (Bonham, Ringo, Mitchell, Baker, Woodmansey, Bill Legend, etc) played an eighth note hi-hat pattern, the amount of time the hat wasn’t being heard between those eighth notes also caused a 16th note pulse,.. even quarter hats felt like an eighth pulse, accentuating the groove as it goes along. Old jazz guy stuff they loved and shared with us, is my guess. Please carry on your good work sir!
You sir are becoming my favorite reactor 💖 your sheer joy at Bonham's drumming has me looking at these classics in a new way. They hv alot more greasy pockets ✌️
Love the reaction to the “new thing”. As a long time LZ fan I have listened to the song hundreds of times and STILL feel that way every time I listen. Has such an amazing groove. It never gets old!!
Your enthusiasm and your adding a little more info about the lingo with every reaction video is what keeps me coming back. Please DON'T calm down! This entire band is so together, but that is all I know. You lay out exactly what makes the drumming sound so great, and how it meshes with the rest of the musicians. Thanks again! Lloyd
Jimmy has said when he was a session player, the drums always sounded like they were in a tin can. They always had the drums in a separate room and were just there for the beat. Bonzo is the greatest but Jimmy is the one who produced all of the Zeppelin and made sure you could hear the greatest drummer of all time
@Richard Harrold Chill out I will give you Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. So sorry i did not say "in my humble opinion" What no Niel Peart he should be on YOUR list
I instantly clicked on ‘like’ at about a minute and a half in when he got up and said “Louder” and turned it up. I knew it was over right there! Great job!
I’ve watched this reaction video about 10 times now. It’s awesome to bond with someone on the other side of the world over filthy Bonham pocket. Thank you.
I can never get too much Led Zeppelin. I've never heard a bad LZ song. These 4 guys together were just magic. I really get this song. I moved to NOLA 4 months before Hurricane Katrina. My friend had bought a home in Lakeview, I was staying with her at the time. When the levee broke, there was nothing left but a concrete slab. So I'm very in tune with this song.
Crazy when you are roaming around youtube and run into a comment you know from another channel... happy to know we are both Zep fans Pete...bought a holster from you a couple months back!
If the drumming is dirty I can't help but feel the harmonica just tops it all off. Amazing deep down blues. Been listening to Zeppelin since the early 70s and have NEVER grown tired of them. Have listened to their entire catalogue in one go and have played it all the way back through again. Never tire of them and probably never will
70's in high school and your mate says Led Zeppelin and all you can do is say yay man, my favorite! Definitely a magical time. Thanks for the perfect critique of Bonham and how he grioved perfectly with the greatest band. They were the best because everyone in the band was at the top level .. well, over the top
I consider myself blessed. I got this the day it came out. I wasc18 and had a 67 Charger with a powerful sound system. Now I live in the,Pacific Northwest in a cabin out in the woods and play this loud on a loop. The forest loves it !
It was a genius move by Page to record the drums in a stairwell of a haunted mansion. Drummers love the echo effect. I’m glad you noticed that base pedal thing he did at about 12:30. I’m nothing short of SHOCKED you’ve not already completely analyzed the entire Zeppelin catalogue. I mean, where do you go for improvement than the best?
One of the few songs that gives me a braingasm every time I hear it. In "It Might Get Loud" Jimmy Paige goes into depth about how they got this iconic drum sound. First time it was ever done in a song too. Super creativity.
@@AndrewRooneyDrums ruclips.net/video/IFn-Ogb8gTM/видео.html please listen to this !!! The final drum fills are awesome ... It's an alternate vers of this tune not used in the album
I like the pause, reaction, explanation, analysis it gives me a new way of listening to a song I’ve heard for 40 years. I don’t understand why you’d complain about the pauses, you can always go and listen to track or buy it! And this channel is the best for pointing and explaining why great drummers are great.
Bonham you are the best Andrew I've never seen any of your videos before, but I felt like I was right there with you at 5:48. Love your reaction to what is one of my favorite drumming songs of all time. I also love playing drums to D'Yer Maker, another Bonham lesson in greatness.
Definitely a seminal drum track. The sick groove, plus the huge sound! I do give the engineer/producer mad props for the putting the drums in the front of the mix, and adding the effects to make the sound greasier. But I can't think of another drummer who could lay this down. I think an important aspect that speaks to the musicality you mention is the restraint. He holds back (until the end) and lets the groove breathe. It's hypnotic. The pauses between verses speak as loudly as the bass and snare
It’s great to see the joy you get from listening to this and other Led Zeppelin songs that I was weaned on as a teenager. We were totally spoiled in the 60’s and 70’s. I bet you get as much joy out of playing along to them on the drums. And so you should. From a 64-year old in the UK.
Long time Zep fan here, and I must say - this is far and away *the* best reaction video I've ever seen. Ever-ever. Way to do my boys proud, Andrew!! #wherehaveibeen #filthypocket
"Beautiful, clear even pocket." Love It! So good to hear the perspective from someone who understands about being behind the kick drum. I don't mind the necessary interrupts as we can all play the track these days but for me I love the education and observation notes you bring to us on this drum line with hi-hat remarks and reactions to the great shaped or 'machine-gun like' drum fills. Bonham really puts it down and gets your attention. A wonderful Led Zeppelin recording and engineered mix originally from 1971. I missed the Meg Ryan insert on the first view - nice one! Thanks for uploading - Liked.
Yes! Where have you been? How is it that I've only JUST discovered you/your channel?! Love, love LOVE this song, and your reaction is so pure and beautiful and insightful. I aspire to play the drums before I die. My mother wrote one thing in my baby book.... that I have "a natural rhythm". Time to find a drum teacher. What a great stress reliever it must be!!! Love your channel!!!
@AndrewRooneyDrums Hi Andy, at 8:00 the "accent" is the Echorec device we are hearing, not high hats, I hate to tell you. Please see my comment in the main section for the full background and credits on this, it's all legit. Thanks cutie!
Bonham was a top shelf percussion artist! Fool in the Rain and Black Dog showcase his genius and superlative ability to lay a beat down that the other band members can rely on to maintain order and keep the songs from becoming unhiged and being sucked into disordered oblivion that would be impossible to rectify. Glad you appreciate When the Levee Breaks. I heard that the drum track was recorded in a tunnel to get the chorus effect for the drums. LOVE IT!!!
Awesome reaction to an epic song! I must say I am jealous, watching you discover Led Zep songs for the first time listening whole way through, You are in for drummer Nirvana when you listen to their whole catalogue. Drums are my favorite instrument and that's why I keep coming back to Bonzo. Simply unmatched. You are in for a treat my friend 😊🥁🥁🎵🎵
I'm 52 and have been listening to this since I was 7 and playing it,both on drums and guitar, since I was 15....and I still make all those silly faces when I hear it.....truly epic.
I first heard this song when I was 14-15. While I did know who Zeppelin was, I hadn't yet realized how big they were. But I knew there was no better song out there, with that groove, power, everything about it. I could just listen to the drums alone.
I watch a lot of black people who have only listened to R and B and Hip-Hop reacting to great rock songs,but this is the best reaction I've seen by someone who knows the inside story to an instrument or vocals.This is awesome!I always listened to this song for the cool funky beat and harmonica,I never focused in on the drums.The beat is so awesome, especially the second half of the song.Really wonderful reaction.
There's a reason after Bonzo died Robert Plant refused to continue with Led Zeppelin, and it wasn't just love for his dear friend. It's also because there will never be another John Henry Bonham. RIP
In interviews even Page said they couldnt continue cause no one else have the ability to stay with the rest of the band when they played live and went on tangents..they never played a song the same twice,, Jimmy always said Bonham was a genius
"In my time of dying" is the best Led Zeppelin drum song in my opinion. Would love to see you break that song down...it has so many sections and drum transitions...please give it a listen.
Great analysis ...Great Reaction!!! I'm a 64 y/o guitarist and I do love Led Zeppelin.... I must say I thoroughly enjoy your insight and comments. Keep your honest format and I'm subscribing NOW! YOU have deepened my appreciation for great drumming. Your pace and reactions and love for it all including all the "dirty pockets" and filthy pockets is not only not lost on me ...it adds to my vocabulary. You Rock!
Bonham's sick syncopated groove is intoxicating but the Plant's vocals, combined with Page's guitar & that wailin' harmonica seriously makes me weep...
I’m 23, and never forget being a bit unimpressed with rap when I was about 13. My dad asked me “have you ever heard Led?” Put this song on, and I ran through every album 🤣
Mentioned this on another video: If there is somewhere a book titled, "How To Play Like Led Zeppelin", the chapter on "drums" merely says: 'Sorry. You can't'.
I'm not a drummer but as a Led Zep fan of over 30 years I find your reactions and analysis of Bonham's drumming both refreshing, fascinating and insightful. Bonham was the perfect drummer for Led Zep in that his approach to every song was different, just like the band as a whole. His musicality; being able to get into the pocket and create that "groove" as you say and take a song to another level is why the band decided it was pointless trying to go on after his death.
Watching you “discover” this song for the first brought me back to my first time hearing it!! So awesome and so much fun watching you marvel at it! And I’m still listening to this regularly for the last 50 years! Something tells me so will you fir them next 50!!
I watch these videos just for the analysis. Can’t get enough of this. Understanding the creativity of musicians is where it’s at. Bands like Zeppelin will be as timeless as Bach and Beethoven because of their complete mastery of their musical genre. We are seeing and hearing absolute perfection in motion.
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“LOUDER” truer words never spoken
HAHA!
13:00
@@rjpdev2431 Completely irrelevant time stamp but fair enough
When I started to listen to Zeppelin over 40 years ago I thought they were all about Page and Plant. The older I get and the more I listen I now realise they are all about Bonham and J P Jones.
Nice Mike!!!
They were about the sound, the band. That's why when Bonham died the spell was broken. Tragic doesn't even begin to cover it! They changed rock forever! Can you imagine what they would have done over the next 20, 30, 40 years!
zep was a perfect storm of talent, thats why they were the biggest band in the world at the time. a time of huge filled stadiums, that will never come again
If you listen to the live shows you’ll hear the synchronicity between Bonham and PAGE. They play off each other.
I had the same thing happen to me but I think above all else it was a synthesis of all four that made it so special. But Bonham nudges a little ahead of the others because he was the foundation. There is just no way to replace him.
Robert Plant on harmonica is FIRE!
I'll never get sick of this song. Ever. No, seriously. Ever.
Ditto!!!!!!
Getting sick of zeppelin is like getting sick of BJ's
I think I've listened to it over a thousand times already and I feel the same way. Stranded on deserted island forever track choice.
Try listening to the original. It’s also great!
Not ever?
Can we appreciate the fact that Robert Plant was killing it with the harmonica as well leave alone that sexy voice!!
A Lot of back masking on that harmonica .
@@johnfaulken1951 dude that harmonica was not played backwards at any point in the song LOL
@@Sacksalot
1. Do you understand what "back masking" is?
2. Robert Plant has said in several interviews that the harmonica sound was achieved via back masking the tape.
EXACTLY 🥰
Someone at last mentions Plant's harmonica playing. About time.
Bonham is an absolute powerhouse that drives that song and creates the atmospherics
When I first listened to Led Zeppelin I fell in love with John Bonham's drums. That fatty, groovy sound, the way he builds tension and his musicality, his solidness. He plays difficult stuff because the music demands it, not because he's showing off. It's almost like you can hear his soul. I'm a girl who loves music but I know very little about drumming, I just know of no other band where the drummer grabs my attention so much and makes me feel so much emotion. And that's in a legendary band with stellar musicians. Yeah Bonham is it. He is everything.
Same...but i listen to other bands too
Bonzo was en exorcist FYI he literally drove demons out of souls with his all mighty powerful drum beats Led the power of the drums compel you!!!
My 4 years old son calls it « THE Song of the Drums ».
Approved ✅
It is an absolute unique masterpiece … also for the vocals, guitars, harmonica, innovative general sound… Led Zep were in their twenties it’s crazy…
Every time I listen to it twice at least. That’s what you do when things are so tasty and good 😂
Yup it’s a great feel
As a John Bonham disciple, I've always said that if there was a nation of drummers, the intro would be our national anthem.
I love it Joe!!!
Brilliant!
Now I want this nation of drummers to win gold at the Olympics so they can play this at the ceremony
National Anthem by radiohead is a fun drumming song :D
Nicely put.
I'm 67 and saw LZ several times.
That drum sound should be patented,so many imitators,but there is only one Bonzo.
I'm there with you mate.
Bonzo is a God. That almost lazy pace is so beautiful! He's speaking to me every time. Cheers 🍻 😁🥰
Yes! 'Swampy'
“The first time I saw Led Zeppelin, Bonzo (John Bonham) just walked on the stage and just warmed up for about 10 seconds. Freddie (Freddie Mercury) and I nearly fell over we just couldn’t believe the power and the sound. People are still today trying to imitate Led Zeppelin, America is full of drummers trying to play like John Bonham.”-Roger Taylor
I'd believe it.
Miking techniques were fairly basic. You get to hear the drummer and not a bunch of fx or quantizing
lazaros lazarou jason doesnt sound like Bonzo.
And might I say Roger Taylor that you are every bit as great as Bonzo! A pleasure to watch & listen to! Thank you Sir!😃
Greatness is a gift. You can’t imitate it, it’s in you. It’s like instinct, you can’t imitate that! JB definitely had that quality.
@@eddievibbert6740 Roger is a fantastic drummer but no not in Bonhams league
One of the most undeniable pieces of rock n roll in history.
That's the best reaction to that song I've seen. Throw in the odd bit on analysis too. It makes it very special.
Too kind Mark. Thanks for watching and the nice words!
Check out SoulTrainBro here on RUclips. His reaction is incredible too.
@@Ash_Hudson I'm a big fan of SoulTrainBro as well.
This reaction by Andrew is one of my two all time favorite reactions. The other is this one to The Allman Brothers Band, "Whipping Post". Jay's reaction to Duane's slide guitar, and then Gregg's vocals, tickles me every time I watch it. ruclips.net/video/71oU8E6aTP4/видео.html
How can you be a drum teacher and never have listened to this song? Best drum beat ever! Full stop!
Yes Luke! I was aware this was legendary.
Never got the opportunity to sit down and critically listen
The little detail that some drummers miss is John letting the drum stick bounce on the snair . It gives a reverb echo effect
I give vocal lessons, what's this "Ave Maria" everyone keeps talking about?
@@coolhandluke901 This drum track was actually being fed into an Echpoplex tape delay during tracking.
just a thought. teachers teach, players play, that's why teachers teach, that's the extent of it.
Fucking Finally someone who’s chest swells on Bonzos cut fills on the 2nd and 3rd bar of the last chorus/refrain. The kick in those fills are against what he was laying down throughout the track, so much tension in the space of a bar. I was twelve when he died. He was the first person I cried for outside the family. 40 years later and I still miss him. I love Buddy Rich, Art Blakey, and Ginger Baker among many others. But no one sends me over the moon like BONZO.
Thanks Scott!!!
Many many great drummers,but Bonzo stands alone.
His son Jason (black country communion,his band with coverdale) is a cracking drummer too but not the total natural his dad was.
GOAT.
I was 6 months old when he passed 💔
Amen brother.
I was 18 in college. Our local rock radio station played every single Led Zep album in its entirety in order without commercial break. All for the love of Bonham and the recognition of their genius.
One of the most iconic and legendary drum beats of literally any music composition in human history. Will simply never get tired of hearing it, I CANT.
You catch my cover Carl?
@@AndrewRooneyDrums can you link me???
Your reaction speaks for us all. Nearly 50 years on and I still react the way you do when I hear it.
Right on Steve!
A REAL MUSICIAN in other words
Actually "Sick Again" is in my TOP 5 Zep Songs... why does no one EVER mention that song/riff?!
The unique sound from the drums is explained here by Andy Johns, the engineer of Led Zeppelin IV who set up Bonzo's drums where they recorded 'Levee at Headley Grange, Hampshire, England.
Johns: "I used two Byerdynamic M160 microphones and I put a couple of limiters over the two mics and used a Binson Echorec echo device that Jimmy Page had bought. They were Italian-made, and instead of tape, they used a very thin steel drum. And so playing at that particular tempo on 'Levee, the limiters had time to breathe, and that's how Bonzo got that 'Ga Gack sound, because of the Binson. He wasn't playing that. It was the Binson that made him sound like that." -Andy Johns (Rhythm Magazine 2006)
Rick Beato also has a YT video on this called "The Truth Behind Led Zeppelin When The Levee Breaks" and plays his own drum recordings of 'Levee with and without an echo device.
Hope you're having a great day/night/morning!
I read that piece many years ago, Andy also makes it quite clear that it was only him and Bonham present, contrary to Page's claims about the recording and his involvement that he has claimed many times.
Never before and never again will 4 musicians or any musicians for that matter be capable of this, loved your reaction!!
@Brent Harper Oh I am, for a long time already
2 seconds in and Andrew be like - "Louder"
Yeah- me, too.
Yes David. YES
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Rick Beato has a nice breakdoen video explaining how they got that drum sound, if you're interested.
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I could tell you’re an awesome drummer/ drum teacher because at 12:33, your eyebrow went up when you immediately noticed the one beat miss, but he got you on the “bap-bap” & you got so happy “OHHH YES!!” 😄👍
HAHA!
Simply the four greatest musicians ever put together in one band. What the foundation set by the greatest rock drummer of all time.Lord have mercy
Many would agree, but only because they haven't taken any notice of Tool.
@@Ronhickmott I have heard of them and they’re great, but not in the same league as Zep
@@tommyplays131 maybe it's my loss but I couldn't really get right into led zep, had a preference for black sabbath and iron maiden. But tool, well you know their music so there's nothing for me to say. 😎
The Who?
@@natural1952. Definitely. The Who was on par with Zep. Better in my opinion
I know this is a drum-focused reaction channel, but I have to add my 2 cents. Led Zeppelin is comprised of individuals who could on their own be enshrined in Cleveland. The fact that they were together making musical masterpieces is truly a gift to mankind.
Nice reaction btw.
forty years on and still gives chills. thanks for sharing your first time Andrew
Oh this is sooooo good
My very favorite rock drum performance. People talk about recording setup and effects used to change the sound.
Don’t care.
Epic in every sense of the word .
Essentially a blueprint for all of rock drumming in one song.
Simply amazing.
RIP John
you got me listening to and isolating the drums. fascinating. I've never done that before. this is a drumming masterpiece
I Purely enjoy watching someone when that proverbial "Light" goes off above their head! I REALLY Enjoyed this reaction, I was Smiling the whole time!
YESSSSS
That snare, sounds like a gunshot in the groove. Love this song.
Yes absolutely iconic snare sound!
Was originally recorded in a stairwell. That's what gives it that echoey sound. Masters of the art. My fave by far.
I've been listening to this song since I was 19 - I'm 34 now, and the way he shifts the dynamics just after 12:03 into the bridge section still makes me well up with emotion. He really felt the songs he was playing, and that was what was most special about him, was the emotion he could inject into a song and through his playing. It's just amazing. My favourite drummer ever. Everything about him.
Yup one of the greats. Impossible to duplicate
Such a powerful song !!! Can listen to it 100000 times and always being absolutely obliterated:)😊
Yup I could listen to this every day
@@AndrewRooneyDrumsnot sure if it’s been mentioned in the numerous replies (and well deserved, I’m really liking your videos and I’m a guitar / bass player) but the drums we hear in the finished song are slightly slowed down, in fact perhaps all of the original tracking instruments.
We hear this song in the key of F, but I’d read somewhere years ago about them actually tracking the whole thing faster and in the key of G, intentionally tracked faster to slow the speed down later to fatten the drums… (perhaps a technique they lifted after the opening of Hendrix’, Electric Ladyland, but that’s for another video). not sure if the bass guitar and initial rhythm guitar were also kept but I thought I’d mention it.
I loved that you pointed out the hi-hat accents, I’d also mention something I don’t hear mentioned often enough about Bonham and quite a few players from that era.
(IMHO) When they (Bonham, Ringo, Mitchell, Baker, Woodmansey, Bill Legend, etc) played an eighth note hi-hat pattern, the amount of time the hat wasn’t being heard between those eighth notes also caused a 16th note pulse,.. even quarter hats felt like an eighth pulse, accentuating the groove as it goes along.
Old jazz guy stuff they loved and shared with us, is my guess.
Please carry on your good work sir!
Must have watched your reaction to this 5 times love it, seeing a Drums teacher react to 22 year old John Bonham.
So good to hear!
You sir are becoming my favorite reactor 💖 your sheer joy at Bonham's drumming has me looking at these classics in a new way. They hv alot more greasy pockets ✌️
Wow, thanks Susanne!
That harmonica is criminally good.
Should be locked up for that awesomeness
Love the reaction to the “new thing”. As a long time LZ fan I have listened to the song hundreds of times and STILL feel that way every time I listen. Has such an amazing groove. It never gets old!!
Just tremendous dirty groove!
Your enthusiasm and your adding a little more info about the lingo with every reaction video is what keeps me coming back. Please DON'T calm down! This entire band is so together, but that is all I know. You lay out exactly what makes the drumming sound so great, and how it meshes with the rest of the musicians. Thanks again! Lloyd
Jimmy has said when he was a session player, the drums always sounded like they were in a tin can. They always had the drums in a separate room and were just there for the beat. Bonzo is the greatest but Jimmy is the one who produced all of the Zeppelin and made sure you could hear the greatest drummer of all time
Thank God for Jimmy!
@Richard Harrold Chill out I will give you Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. So sorry i did not say "in my humble opinion" What no Niel Peart he should be on YOUR list
everyone talks about the 'Bonham sound', but it's really the Page sound. always has been.
@@ocho611 Always thought it was more of a group effort. It takes all 4 of them to make that Zeppelin sound.
@@marshabrown2561 Page produced all of it, and wrote most of it. Led Zeppelin was their band, but it was his vision.
I instantly clicked on ‘like’ at about a minute and a half in when he got up and said “Louder” and turned it up. I knew it was over right there! Great job!
I’ve watched this reaction video about 10 times now. It’s awesome to bond with someone on the other side of the world over filthy Bonham pocket. Thank you.
I can never get too much Led Zeppelin. I've never heard a bad LZ song. These 4 guys together were just magic. I really get this song. I moved to NOLA 4 months before Hurricane Katrina. My friend had bought a home in Lakeview, I was staying with her at the time. When the levee broke, there was nothing left but a concrete slab. So I'm very in tune with this song.
Love John B he’s got so much backbone like Sinatra’s voice! Badasssssss!!!!
That's a great comparison!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Sinatra sings off beat that’s what make him Unique he has his own sound just like John
Crazy when you are roaming around youtube and run into a comment you know from another channel... happy to know we are both Zep fans Pete...bought a holster from you a couple months back!
Welcome to the greatness that is Led Zeppelin. You're life will never be the same.
Yeah Wesley! Lovin' it :)
If the drumming is dirty I can't help but feel the harmonica just tops it all off. Amazing deep down blues. Been listening to Zeppelin since the early 70s and have NEVER grown tired of them. Have listened to their entire catalogue in one go and have played it all the way back through again. Never tire of them and probably never will
70's in high school and your mate says Led Zeppelin and all you can do is say yay man, my favorite! Definitely a magical time. Thanks for the perfect critique of Bonham and how he grioved perfectly with the greatest band. They were the best because everyone in the band was at the top level .. well, over the top
Filthy Pocket would be a great band name.
HAHAHA YES!
Ahhhhhhhhh hahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah
DAN!
@@Kim-hc5si 😎😎😎
They better be funky
_THE_ best drumbeat in any song I've ever heard.
Hard to argue
Those drums sound like they're coming from the depths of Mordor.
Considering all the Tolkien references in Zeppelin songs, they'd probably be ok with that comment.
YESSSSS!!! perfect.
Recording the drums in the staircase of Headley Grange sure helped. Powerful stuff!!!
I think they're too sexy to sound like Mordor
Did they meet a girl so fair?
I consider myself blessed. I got this the day it came out. I wasc18 and had a 67 Charger with a powerful sound system.
Now I live in the,Pacific Northwest in a cabin out in the woods and play this loud on a loop. The forest loves it !
"how could he be this good" I been saying that for 45 years. He's a god. I saw zep live twice. No words can describe it.
Yes it's not really for words to define. It's about the feeling :)
It was a genius move by Page to record the drums in a stairwell of a haunted mansion. Drummers love the echo effect. I’m glad you noticed that base pedal thing he did at about 12:30. I’m nothing short of SHOCKED you’ve not already completely analyzed the entire Zeppelin catalogue. I mean, where do you go for improvement than the best?
One of the few songs that gives me a braingasm every time I hear it. In "It Might Get Loud" Jimmy Paige goes into depth about how they got this iconic drum sound. First time it was ever done in a song too. Super creativity.
The band ebbs and flows together not a machine pure emotion
Well said Doug! 👌🎶🙏
I just love your spontaneous reaction to this masterpiece
So glad to hear that Julius!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums ruclips.net/video/IFn-Ogb8gTM/видео.html please listen to this !!! The final drum fills are awesome ... It's an alternate vers of this tune not used in the album
I like the pause, reaction, explanation, analysis it gives me a new way of listening to a song I’ve heard for 40 years.
I don’t understand why you’d complain about the pauses, you can always go and listen to track or buy it!
And this channel is the best for pointing and explaining why great drummers are great.
Crazy how young Bonzo was at the time as well... early 20s. Total beast
Yeah Jeff. What a weapon!
Bonham you are the best
Andrew I've never seen any of your videos before, but I felt like I was right there with you at 5:48.
Love your reaction to what is one of my favorite drumming songs of all time.
I also love playing drums to D'Yer Maker, another Bonham lesson in greatness.
Definitely a seminal drum track. The sick groove, plus the huge sound! I do give the engineer/producer mad props for the putting the drums in the front of the mix, and adding the effects to make the sound greasier. But I can't think of another drummer who could lay this down. I think an important aspect that speaks to the musicality you mention is the restraint. He holds back (until the end) and lets the groove breathe. It's hypnotic. The pauses between verses speak as loudly as the bass and snare
It’s great to see the joy you get from listening to this and other Led Zeppelin songs that I was weaned on as a teenager. We were totally spoiled in the 60’s and 70’s. I bet you get as much joy out of playing along to them on the drums. And so you should. From a 64-year old in the UK.
Long time Zep fan here, and I must say - this is far and away *the* best reaction video I've ever seen. Ever-ever. Way to do my boys proud, Andrew!! #wherehaveibeen #filthypocket
Filthy greazzzy pocket indeed...
The most sampled drum track in history. Epic! That's why he was called the Hammer of the God's. Really applied to the entire band.
"Beautiful, clear even pocket." Love It!
So good to hear the perspective from someone who understands about being behind the kick drum. I don't mind the necessary interrupts as we can all play the track these days but for me I love the education and observation notes you bring to us on this drum line with hi-hat remarks and reactions to the great shaped or 'machine-gun like' drum fills. Bonham really puts it down and gets your attention. A wonderful Led Zeppelin recording and engineered mix originally from 1971.
I missed the Meg Ryan insert on the first view - nice one!
Thanks for uploading - Liked.
YESSSSS
Gotta have that cafe scene insert when it's this good :)
This was the first ever song I heard from them. I got hooked instantly and now I've listened to every single Led song at least 1000x each.
That bass drop in the key after "going to Chicago..." in the outro Sooo Underrated.
Good spotting 🤘 you can hear his years as a session player and arranger coming out
Bonzo's what 22,23 years old and he's that good. That's just crazy!! Got to see them in '77. Thank God!!
This and Subdivisions by Rush are my favorite drum songs of all time. Was grooving to this in the 80's.....still great today...
Yes! Where have you been? How is it that I've only JUST discovered you/your channel?!
Love, love LOVE this song, and your reaction is so pure and beautiful and insightful. I aspire to play the drums before I die. My mother wrote one thing in my baby book.... that I have "a natural rhythm". Time to find a drum teacher. What a great stress reliever it must be!!!
Love your channel!!!
Yes this is a sign. GET A LESSON! You won't regret it :)
@AndrewRooneyDrums Hi Andy, at 8:00 the "accent" is the Echorec device we are hearing, not high hats, I hate to tell you. Please see my comment in the main section for the full background and credits on this, it's all legit. Thanks cutie!
Bonham was a top shelf percussion artist! Fool in the Rain and Black Dog showcase his genius and superlative ability to lay a beat down that the other band members can rely on to maintain order and keep the songs from becoming unhiged and being sucked into disordered oblivion that would be impossible to rectify. Glad you appreciate When the Levee Breaks. I heard that the drum track was recorded in a tunnel to get the chorus effect for the drums. LOVE IT!!!
This is such an awesome reaction to this incredible song. Your reaction is so genuine. Love it.
Awesome reaction to an epic song! I must say I am jealous, watching you discover Led Zep songs for the first time listening whole way through, You are in for drummer Nirvana when you listen to their whole catalogue. Drums are my favorite instrument and that's why I keep coming back to Bonzo. Simply unmatched. You are in for a treat my friend 😊🥁🥁🎵🎵
Oh I'm LOVING this!
Great reaction!-Led Zep the greatest band knows all the ways of the soul!-Swing it baby!
I'm 52 and have been listening to this since I was 7 and playing it,both on drums and guitar, since I was 15....and I still make all those silly faces when I hear it.....truly epic.
Yes Daz. Can't help but be absorbed by this one. Takes over your body!
I first heard this song when I was 14-15. While I did know who Zeppelin was, I hadn't yet realized how big they were. But I knew there was no better song out there, with that groove, power, everything about it. I could just listen to the drums alone.
I guess I'm gonna say the same thing. How have you not listened to John Bonham! One of the best drummers ever!
I’ve caught up now!
"Where have I been"? "How can he be this good"? His mind is blown.
Ladies and gentlemen, the best group in history of rock 💪🏻💪🏻🤟🏻😍
Nice Damiano!
The recording of the drums on this track is equally as outstanding as the performance. Well worth searching for the making of video.
I watch a lot of black people who have only listened to R and B and Hip-Hop reacting to great rock songs,but this is the best reaction I've seen by someone who knows the inside story to an instrument or vocals.This is awesome!I always listened to this song for the cool funky beat and harmonica,I never focused in on the drums.The beat is so awesome, especially the second half of the song.Really wonderful reaction.
Thank you!
There's a reason after Bonzo died Robert Plant refused to continue with Led Zeppelin, and it wasn't just love for his dear friend. It's also because there will never be another John Henry Bonham. RIP
In interviews even Page said they couldnt continue cause no one else have the ability to stay with the rest of the band when they played live and went on tangents..they never played a song the same twice,, Jimmy always said Bonham was a genius
"In my time of dying" is the best Led Zeppelin drum song in my opinion. Would love to see you break that song down...it has so many sections and drum transitions...please give it a listen.
You need to do ACHILLES LAST STAND Sir
👊💀🍻🚬
I have!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums the ultimate zap and bonham track for me
Great analysis ...Great Reaction!!!
I'm a 64 y/o guitarist and I do love Led Zeppelin.... I must say I thoroughly enjoy your insight and comments. Keep your honest format and I'm subscribing NOW! YOU have deepened my appreciation for great drumming. Your pace and reactions and love for it all including all the "dirty pockets" and filthy pockets is not only not lost on me ...it adds to my vocabulary. You Rock!
Bonham's sick syncopated groove is intoxicating but the Plant's vocals, combined with Page's guitar & that wailin' harmonica seriously makes me weep...
JPJ holding it all together
I’m 23, and never forget being a bit unimpressed with rap when I was about 13. My dad asked me “have you ever heard Led?” Put this song on, and I ran through every album 🤣
Great Troy!
"Don't tell me you guys have never gotten the Led out!"
"Where have I been?? Where have I been??"
Exactly, my dude! If I was a drummer, I'd eat Bonham for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
HAHA Jeb!
Watching you react is priceless. First time i heard this, i was driving and had to pull over to breathe
Glad you enjoyed!!!
Such a great song from an awesome band! Just the best!
The best!
The way the drums are locked-in with the lead guitar in so many key moments - still blows my mind.
me too
Mentioned this on another video:
If there is somewhere a book titled, "How To Play Like Led Zeppelin", the chapter on "drums" merely says:
'Sorry.
You can't'.
My favorite part of the reaction is the first word: "Louder!"
HAHA YES!
I was about to say the same thing. Knew this was gonna be legit when the very first impulse was to turn it up, haha!
My favourite Zeppelin song. Metal blues at its best.
Crazy good!
12:30 - 12:33 ish ....how bout that kick pedal work??? I get chills every time I hear it!
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I'm not a drummer but as a Led Zep fan of over 30 years I find your reactions and analysis of Bonham's drumming both refreshing, fascinating and insightful.
Bonham was the perfect drummer for Led Zep in that his approach to every song was different, just like the band as a whole. His musicality; being able to get into the pocket and create that "groove" as you say and take a song to another level is why the band decided it was pointless trying to go on after his death.
Thanks so much Ivan!
Ivan Hecimovic Great comment! True.
Watching you “discover” this song for the first brought me back to my first time hearing it!! So awesome and so much fun watching you marvel at it! And I’m still listening to this regularly for the last 50 years! Something tells me so will you fir them next 50!!
Great comment Richard! Thank you 🙏
Nobody in the rock genre had as much swing as Bonham. Always juuuuuuust behind the beat. Flawless.
You nailed it David!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Check out How Many More Times, from the debut...lethal swing.
Absolutely ! Lessons wont teach you that.
Nothing but raw talent 💯🔥🥁
You must include the engineering/ production of the song. Which is so so spot on!
100% Michael.
Lightning in a bottle
I watch these videos just for the analysis. Can’t get enough of this. Understanding the creativity of musicians is where it’s at. Bands like Zeppelin will be as timeless as Bach and Beethoven because of their complete mastery of their musical genre. We are seeing and hearing absolute perfection in motion.
LOUDER! Epic tune and drum beat!! Cool story on how they recorded it in a high ceiling entrance to get that sound.
Yes I need to look into that John!
I’m such a happy camper for growing up in the 70’s. This is my jam! 🤘🏻
Great era for rock