I was born in 1969 so when I discovered Zeppelin they were already gone but it was brand new to me. When I showed Whole Lotta Love to my friends they were shocked and slack-jawed….thinking they were hearing something totally forbidden and pornographic. It was, and remains to be one of the most impactful songs we’d ever heard. Great video 👍🏼
I'm a few years older than you, so I first heard it when I was too young to be shocked about the sexually orgasmic intent. But I understood the audio orgasm instantly...and that was shocking enough! Glad you enjoyed this and hope you enjoy more of these vids.
Another great one Robert. I know I sound repetitive, but what I love most is hearing all the individual efforts, prior to the whole. It’s amazing what each individual contributes. Lastly, it’s great how you give background, trivia, and unknown facts regarding the song itself.
Great job! I used to listen to this album on my mom's big console stereo through headphones after school. She had the thing painted lime green and yellow with a beanbag chair. Mom was kind of a hippy I guess. Zeppelin 2 was the single album that got me interested in rock music. Still love the old folk oriented rock from back then, but this was from another planet. Keep the hits coming bro!
Wonderful video, Robert. Such a great abundance of interesting information on a song I've known and loved for so long. Your Blow Up The Song videos allow me to enjoy these songs in a new way all over again. Great work. Keep it up! P.S., You should get a RUclips award for these videos. :-)
Man, thank you. This is such a satisfying way for me to express the depth of my appreciation for great music, innovative artists and brilliant production. The only problem I have with Blow Up the Song is how much time each video takes. It's been keeping me away from making more of my own music. So I just need to find the right balance! Maybe a RUclips award would help. LOL
The first time I heard it in the 70s I thought I was listening to an Exorcism! And then side 2 started with Heartbreaker,I just knew this was groundbreaking music
Oh hell yeah! I knew you were gonna do a Led Zeppelin video next just saw this and I got super stoked! I just about find new stuff every time when I listen to this song, Led Zeppelin was indeed the greatest band of the 1970s
Nice performance and nice bands. Led Zeppelin has a lot of classic songs, but the Stairway to Heaven is the forbidden song inside Music center And the Beatles band is also old band, I play Blackbird, Yesterday, and Hey Jude.
I just found you and this video and it’s fantastic!! Thank you so much for putting your time and energy into this. Very interesting and your enthusiasm for music and information is great!
I have the original album and I always loved the panning from left to right in the headphones. No one records this way anymore? So you can’t hear this “traveling” on new remastered versions?
Hi Roberta. The panning will be there on remasters. When they remaster, they’re simply taking the final stereo master and running it through compression and EQ to get the best sound they can. Remixing is when they go back to the original 8-track master and do a whole new mix. In that case, they would have to try to duplicate all the panning moves and other unique aspects of the original mix.
@@RobertCassard So I see a lot of music experts on here say that “panning” was done back in the day to create a stereo effect. So anything recorded now (I guess that would be digitally) wouldn’t have that specific feature when you listen through headphones? Thanks for the above answer by the way. Appreciate it. 🙏🏻
Back in the day of manual mixing consoles, panning was done with a pan knob on each channel, which allowed you to place a mono track at any left-right position across the stereo field. You could also sweep the pan knob to move the track around to different right-left positions. Today the panning feature is alive and well, but it’s generally automated. Once you set the panning parameters and positions for a particular track, the computer and DAW software “remember” the pan positions, so you no longer have to manually move a panning knob in real-time during the mixdown. I hope this makes sense. Rest assured, in a modern studio, musicians can do everything they could in the manual mixing days…and MUCH more!
@@RobertCassard Thank you so much for that detailed answer. It did make sense actually. You explained it very well. I’m glad they can still do it. Thank you for taking the time with my question.
@@robertacolarette1594 as a general rule, anything we used to be able to do with a manual mixing desk and tape, we can do 20x (or more) with digital recording on computers. It’s a wonderfully infinite world of recording technology. You might enjoy my video where I demonstrate the old way using new technology: MASSIVE HARMONIES by SOLO Artists, Part 2
@@RobertCassard Hellene here. Your level of analysis is perfect for me. I am an avid consumer and lover of music, and have some knowledge of it, having been in choirs my whole life, abut I have never had music theory, so, although I love Rick Beato’s “What Makes This Song Great” series, he loses me when he delves deeply into weeds. So this was perfect. Besides, Zeppelin is my favorite band, and I’ve made a deep study of them…..so the algorithm brought you to my attention. Thanks again.
Robert, if this is keeping you from working on your "own music", please, pause, and let us in to your music and passion. I think we (your fans), would love it, if you created a video of "your songwriting process". It would be SUPER-COOL to watch you go from a nugget of inspiration to a full awesome song! Think about it.
THANK YOU, Savas! I will definitely plan to do a songwriting-all-the-way-through-to-production video in the future. The timing of your request is awesome, because my next video will give you a window into my recording and production process. My band Cosmic Spin just wrapped recording and mixing a new single - a re-imagining of The Zombies' classic hit "Time of the Season." Next week's video will feature excerpts of the recording, and specifically demonstrate how to add MUSCLE to a rock recording using ACOUSTIC guitars. (You read that correctly...) Thanks for the encouragement!
@@RobertCassard You're welcome Robert. And, I am very excited to see the "from start to finish" video. During all this pandemic zoom time, I've noticed that many songwriters who are still fairly new to it, are very into learning by watching professionals like you walk through the process that actually creates "that magic", which really makes songs great! Really look forward to it, Robert! Thanks for the reply.
It's interesting how the free form section has all these crazy sounds. That therimin sounds so creepy. Almost could put that on a horror movie and it would fit so well. I believe on the riff, the second note us slightly bent...gives it that urgency...
Dear Mr Cassard, I was really hoping you were going to address the vocal fade out that Robert does right before the bongo percussion sets in. I know I could get the isolated tracks like you have on computer but until then that Plant vocal line that they are fading out quickly before the conga bongo part kicks in. Ive been arguing with friends that you can hear Robert sing the line "I don't wanna fuck". Its barely audible because they are fading it out. But am I right? Is it there? Like I hear it.
Hey Mark. Thanks for asking this burning question! I've heard the little fading phrase you're curious about. Just listened again and Plant sings, clear as a bell, "I don't want much." Then he follows that up with two phrases that are missing from the final mix: "Just a little bit. Just a little bit."
@@RobertCassard thanks Robert for clearing that up. I had a feeling eventhough it sounds like that, I kinda knew it was too vulgar for them to let him sing something like that. But it sure fooled me for years. Got some resinding to do. Boy does that software separate all the parts so clearly, amazing to hear the fuzzed treble boosted solo on its own like that. Lastly, how do you get a song like that so chopped up? Is it just a certain specialized software? A place you got them from? I'd love to know and even if I could do this on my own I'd still watch the ones you have. You deserve a subscription as well so I will do that. Cheers
@@baronsting My pleasure. FYI - I do these song blow ups using tracks digitized from that actual multi-track masters. I haven't heard any software truly capable of separating individual instruments without serious artifacts. And even if that software existed, it wouldn't serve my purpose in these deep dives, a big part of which is to explore the recording and production process. For that, we have to hear either individual tracks, or if those aren't available, track "stems" which isolate instrument and vocal groups. I've been collecting digitized master tracks for years now. Some are available online, by hook or by crook, but there's a network of professional producers and mixing engineers who trade them in smoky backrooms over high-stakes poker games. JK, but that's not too far off... Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I like your idea, Hack Fraud! But I'm wondering what made you think of that topic while watching a video about Whole Lotta Love, which has no key change... LOL
He was definitely an engineer on LZII, but not this track. Here are the engineering credits: George Chkiantz at Olympic Studios, London: "Whole Lotta Love", "What Is and What Should Never Be" Chris Huston at Mirror Sound, Los Angeles: "The Lemon Song", "Moby Dick" Andy Johns at Morgan Studios, London: "Thank You", "Living Loving Maid (She's Just a Woman)" Eddie Kramer at A & R Studios, Juggy Sound Studio, and Atlantic Studios (resp.), New York: "Heartbreaker", "Ramble On", "Bring It On Home"
@@RobertCassard Thank you for answering. As I said, I knew he was on some but not all. I've read his commentary on his career on another website, and he was on many seminal recordings. Fascinating guy.
LOL. Thanks for watching, Matt. As “jacked up” as my adjectives were, they’re no match for how this song and performance assaulted the ear back in ‘69. Cheers!
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I was born in 1969 so when I discovered Zeppelin they were already gone but it was brand new to me. When I showed Whole Lotta Love to my friends they were shocked and slack-jawed….thinking they were hearing something totally forbidden and pornographic. It was, and remains to be one of the most impactful songs we’d ever heard. Great video 👍🏼
I'm a few years older than you, so I first heard it when I was too young to be shocked about the sexually orgasmic intent. But I understood the audio orgasm instantly...and that was shocking enough! Glad you enjoyed this and hope you enjoy more of these vids.
Another great one Robert. I know I sound repetitive, but what I love most is hearing all the individual efforts, prior to the whole. It’s amazing what each individual contributes. Lastly, it’s great how you give background, trivia, and unknown facts regarding the song itself.
Repetition is always welcome when it’s so appreciative, George. I really enjoy these deep dives and I’m happy they’re fun for you, too!
Great job! I used to listen to this album on my mom's big console stereo through headphones after school. She had the thing painted lime green and yellow with a beanbag chair. Mom was kind of a hippy I guess. Zeppelin 2 was the single album that got me interested in rock music. Still love the old folk oriented rock from back then, but this was from another planet. Keep the hits coming bro!
I love that revelation about your mom, Paul. Oh how I miss the days of the big console stereo and music being so central to everyone’s lives…
Wonderful video, Robert. Such a great abundance of interesting information on a song I've known and loved for so long. Your Blow Up The Song videos allow me to enjoy these songs in a new way all over again. Great work. Keep it up! P.S., You should get a RUclips award for these videos. :-)
Man, thank you. This is such a satisfying way for me to express the depth of my appreciation for great music, innovative artists and brilliant production. The only problem I have with Blow Up the Song is how much time each video takes. It's been keeping me away from making more of my own music. So I just need to find the right balance! Maybe a RUclips award would help. LOL
Brilliant masterclass … Now I have to dig out all my old Lp’s out of storage.
LOL, and thanks for the compliment, Kip.
The first time I heard it in the 70s I thought I was listening to an Exorcism! And then side 2 started with Heartbreaker,I just knew this was groundbreaking music
I get the exorcism vibes, Perry! LOL. Maybe it was a sexorcism, forgive the bad pun. Groundbreaking for sure…
Oh hell yeah! I knew you were gonna do a Led Zeppelin video next just saw this and I got super stoked! I just about find new stuff every time when I listen to this song, Led Zeppelin was indeed the greatest band of the 1970s
I’m grinning that this got you so stoked, Muhammad. I hope I did the band, the song and the recording justice!
@@RobertCassard Haha! You couldn't be more correct!
We need a " Whole Lotta" more stuff like this! This was awesome!
Thanks, Criss!
Nice performance and nice bands.
Led Zeppelin has a lot of classic songs, but the Stairway to Heaven is the forbidden song inside Music center
And the Beatles band is also old band, I play Blackbird, Yesterday, and Hey Jude.
I just found you and this video and it’s fantastic!! Thank you so much for putting your time and energy into this. Very interesting and your enthusiasm for music and information is great!
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes! Lifelong enthusiasm for music of all kinds. I hope you enjoy my other videos and song blow ups!
You cheer me up every week, thank you 👍🎸🇬🇧
Rock on, John!
I love this series!
Thanks, mizzo! I’m glad you found it!
I have the original album and I always loved the panning from left to right in the headphones. No one records this way anymore? So you can’t hear this “traveling” on new remastered versions?
Hi Roberta. The panning will be there on remasters. When they remaster, they’re simply taking the final stereo master and running it through compression and EQ to get the best sound they can. Remixing is when they go back to the original 8-track master and do a whole new mix. In that case, they would have to try to duplicate all the panning moves and other unique aspects of the original mix.
@@RobertCassard
So I see a lot of music experts on here say that “panning” was done back in the day to create a stereo effect. So anything recorded now (I guess that would be digitally) wouldn’t have that specific feature when you listen through headphones?
Thanks for the above answer by the way. Appreciate it. 🙏🏻
Back in the day of manual mixing consoles, panning was done with a pan knob on each channel, which allowed you to place a mono track at any left-right position across the stereo field. You could also sweep the pan knob to move the track around to different right-left positions. Today the panning feature is alive and well, but it’s generally automated. Once you set the panning parameters and positions for a particular track, the computer and DAW software “remember” the pan positions, so you no longer have to manually move a panning knob in real-time during the mixdown. I hope this makes sense. Rest assured, in a modern studio, musicians can do everything they could in the manual mixing days…and MUCH more!
@@RobertCassard
Thank you so much for that detailed answer. It did make sense actually. You explained it very well. I’m glad they can still do it.
Thank you for taking the time with my question.
@@robertacolarette1594 as a general rule, anything we used to be able to do with a manual mixing desk and tape, we can do 20x (or more) with digital recording on computers. It’s a wonderfully infinite world of recording technology. You might enjoy my video where I demonstrate the old way using new technology: MASSIVE HARMONIES by SOLO Artists, Part 2
New sub. Your breakdown was one of best Ive seen. Excellent!
Thanks so much, Helene. I’m happy you found my channel and hope you find a lot more to love!
@@RobertCassard Hellene here. Your level of analysis is perfect for me. I am an avid consumer and lover of music, and have some knowledge of it, having been in choirs my whole life, abut I have never had music theory, so, although I love Rick Beato’s “What Makes This Song Great” series, he loses me when he delves deeply into weeds. So this was perfect. Besides, Zeppelin is my favorite band, and I’ve made a deep study of them…..so the algorithm brought you to my attention. Thanks again.
Thanks so much for that confirmation! I love Beato, too, but he lives in the weeds, eh? I really try to strike a balance, exactly for people like you.
Great job, thanx!
My pleasure, Scott.
Robert, if this is keeping you from working on your "own music", please, pause, and let us in to your music and passion. I think we (your fans), would love it, if you created a video of "your songwriting process". It would be SUPER-COOL to watch you go from a nugget of inspiration to a full awesome song! Think about it.
THANK YOU, Savas! I will definitely plan to do a songwriting-all-the-way-through-to-production video in the future. The timing of your request is awesome, because my next video will give you a window into my recording and production process. My band Cosmic Spin just wrapped recording and mixing a new single - a re-imagining of The Zombies' classic hit "Time of the Season." Next week's video will feature excerpts of the recording, and specifically demonstrate how to add MUSCLE to a rock recording using ACOUSTIC guitars. (You read that correctly...) Thanks for the encouragement!
@@RobertCassard You're welcome Robert. And, I am very excited to see the "from start to finish" video. During all this pandemic zoom time, I've noticed that many songwriters who are still fairly new to it, are very into learning by watching professionals like you walk through the process that actually creates "that magic", which really makes songs great! Really look forward to it, Robert! Thanks for the reply.
@@RobertCassardJones is playing octaves ‘
@@RobertCassard Actually it was Jerry Wexler who signed them to Atlantic on a recommendation from Dusty Springfield.
@@RobertCassardJimmy never sang ‘
It's interesting how the free form section has all these crazy sounds. That therimin sounds so creepy. Almost could put that on a horror movie and it would fit so well.
I believe on the riff, the second note us slightly bent...gives it that urgency...
Yes, Jimmy does bend that second note and add some vibrato to give it edge and urgency!
Dear Mr Cassard, I was really hoping you were going to address the vocal fade out that Robert does right before the bongo percussion sets in. I know I could get the isolated tracks like you have on computer but until then that Plant vocal line that they are fading out quickly before the conga bongo part kicks in. Ive been arguing with friends that you can hear Robert sing the line "I don't wanna fuck". Its barely audible because they are fading it out. But am I right? Is it there? Like I hear it.
Hey Mark. Thanks for asking this burning question! I've heard the little fading phrase you're curious about. Just listened again and Plant sings, clear as a bell, "I don't want much." Then he follows that up with two phrases that are missing from the final mix: "Just a little bit. Just a little bit."
@@RobertCassard thanks Robert for clearing that up. I had a feeling eventhough it sounds like that, I kinda knew it was too vulgar for them to let him sing something like that. But it sure fooled me for years. Got some resinding to do. Boy does that software separate all the parts so clearly, amazing to hear the fuzzed treble boosted solo on its own like that. Lastly, how do you get a song like that so chopped up? Is it just a certain specialized software? A place you got them from? I'd love to know and even if I could do this on my own I'd still watch the ones you have. You deserve a subscription as well so I will do that. Cheers
@@baronsting My pleasure. FYI - I do these song blow ups using tracks digitized from that actual multi-track masters. I haven't heard any software truly capable of separating individual instruments without serious artifacts. And even if that software existed, it wouldn't serve my purpose in these deep dives, a big part of which is to explore the recording and production process. For that, we have to hear either individual tracks, or if those aren't available, track "stems" which isolate instrument and vocal groups. I've been collecting digitized master tracks for years now. Some are available online, by hook or by crook, but there's a network of professional producers and mixing engineers who trade them in smoky backrooms over high-stakes poker games. JK, but that's not too far off... Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Theremin sounds like old van in rock festival parking when the couple inside is not sleeping, allthough in bed.
😂❤🔥
Can you make a video about how to enhance a song through modulation and key change (when to use it and with what purpose)
I like your idea, Hack Fraud! But I'm wondering what made you think of that topic while watching a video about Whole Lotta Love, which has no key change... LOL
@@RobertCassard i just wonder how they manage to keep the song intresting with just two chords
I know he engineered some of this album but do you know if Chris Huston (Liverpool's Undertakers) worked on this?
He was definitely an engineer on LZII, but not this track. Here are the engineering credits:
George Chkiantz at Olympic Studios, London: "Whole Lotta Love", "What Is and What Should Never Be"
Chris Huston at Mirror Sound, Los Angeles: "The Lemon Song", "Moby Dick"
Andy Johns at Morgan Studios, London: "Thank You", "Living Loving Maid (She's Just a Woman)"
Eddie Kramer at A & R Studios, Juggy Sound Studio, and Atlantic Studios (resp.), New York: "Heartbreaker", "Ramble On", "Bring It On Home"
@@RobertCassard Thank you for answering. As I said, I knew he was on some but not all. I've read his commentary on his career on another website, and he was on many seminal recordings. Fascinating guy.
@@bruceterrell9287 Yeah, his bio is full of seminal records...
Jones is playing Octaves ‘
Yes he is. Go to 11:45.
what do you mean by 5 song? they didn't release singles
Hey, John. According to Wikipedia, they released 16 singles. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin_discography
The "point is" that this guy needs to tone down his adjectives.
Meanwhile, I'm going to urgently pump my weasel while ecstatically howling.
LOL. Thanks for watching, Matt. As “jacked up” as my adjectives were, they’re no match for how this song and performance assaulted the ear back in ‘69. Cheers!
@@RobertCassard Thanks. I appreciate someone who's polite.