7 Great Led Zeppelin Riffs No One Ever Mentions

[@boggeshzahim3713]

Your tone is out of this world man, so thick and satisfying

[@Ronno4691]

....as the actress said to the bishop!

[@pjones8404]

My two all-time favorite Page riffs are "Out on the Tiles" (which really wasn't Pages riff. Bonham use to sing that, and Jimmy turned it into a riff). Then there is "Bring It on Home." When he kicks in full volume after the harmonic solo it is just pure heaven!

[@flashy5150]

I love that song too, never knew it was a cover, but Zeppelin probably did it better. I really like the riffs when Robert starts to sing the verses, but great intro too.

[@MerkinMuffly]

Bring It on Home riff is one of the all time greats.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I so love both of those riffs!!!! The OOTT opening riff is so efficient and effective. And the verse phrases are not for the faint of heart. Most people can’t get right. Bring it on Home opening riff is on the Mount Rushmore and the verse riff is definitely an undermentioned riff!! I agree with everything you say.

[@timtaylor286]

Those were the first two Zeppelin songs I learned how to play.

[@AndyWrasman]

Bring it on home! I kid you not... I had Zeppelin II playing when I was young, left the house for a bit, and when I came back in, the Bring it On Home riff just kicked in. I'd never listened that far into the song before. It made me realize that if I don't like the start of a song much, if it's a good band, I need to at least fast-forward to see how it progresses or changes.

[@daveyb7289]

The Rover is my favourite ever Jimmy Page riff. It has such a great groove to it.

[@seandeal1469]

And the lyric is astounding as well,

[@J.Braxton]

Yes Davey

[@rjreid-edwards7146]

The outro in the rover that slowly fades out is another great hidden gem riff.

[@adamfisher8377]

@Ken Severo check out Highway Tune by Greta Van Fleet, it’s just a speeded up riff of The Rover.

[@palacerevolution2000]

@@rjreid-edwards7146 I know exactly the riff you speak of.

[@simongaskill]

FINALLY! A GUITARIST ON KZbin WHO KNOWS WHAT THEYRE TALKING ABOUT WHILE TALKING ABOUT PAGE

[@michaelsursa1487]

Ten years gone has been like 20 yrs making it into my zep repitoir, love the effects and vibe

[@MJEvermore853]

Carl, I don't even own a guitar or know how to play one, but Jimmy's playing grabbed me from the moment I first heard him. Your videos are fantastic to watch and listen to, and even someone like me is always learning something from you. I might not be a player, but I've anyways known a damn good guitar riff/solo and player when I hear one. No one can top Page. No, not Hendrix, Eddie, Clapton or even Jeff. None of them ever had what Page had in spades, IMO. Can't explain it with words, but his playing can immediately take a person to an entirely different place in one's mind and soul like no one else ever could.... Especially during his live performances. I really enjoy watching your vids such as this one. You are a brilliant teacher and you are great at articulating and explaining things regarding Page's work. I got goosebumps when you pulled out the riff from D&C at MSG '73!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

That’s a wonderful comment. You made my day!!!! Thank you so much. It’s someone like you I strive to reach. It’s all about music appreciation!

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

Page has the ability to move me like nobody else. Even in the reunion show at the 02 arena he moved me when he played No Quarter solo about 5 minutes 30 seconds into that song

[@whippin1335]

This is a random comment but you have an amazing speaking voice. One of those voices that puts the listener at ease

[@KP11520]

Page has a plethora of brilliant and hooky works. But everything on Ten Years Gone is addicting! I FEEEEEL every bit of that entire song and all the layers of masterpiece guitar work! Takes me right back to a yearning teen!

[@BBaldwin]

That solo can make a grown man weep. Absolutely stunning..

[@marcrussell8593]

Damn good call! This is my all-time favorite song by Jimmy. It just has tvall- light and heavy. Slow and fast. THIS is the quintessential Page song, and not many people realize it.

[@davecraft4617]

When Listen to Ten Years Gone so do my neighbors

[@stevesoufi]

Nice job Carl. Loved that "What Is And What Should Never Be" riff since I was 10 years old and I'm 60 now. One of the coolest riffs ever. Nice playing !

[@ZosoLU]

I love how that riff bounces left and right in your earphones. One of my favorite parts of the song.

[@stevesoufi]

@@ZosoLU exactly

[@jefferylord3068]

Your guitar tone charged my soul!

[@ivanhecimovic8397]

Love this, I can totally relate to these "hidden gem" riffs. This is another reason why Led Zep are one of those rare bands that people can't get enough of. There is so many great and interesting parts to their music that go beyond just the general structure or riff of the song. Great job and love the tone of the Les Paul!

[@RickHavok]

Yup! They got away with some super sparse harmonies, and no one catches it because of the arrangements and interpretation. Plenty of 2 chord songs by them.

[@HostInTheMachine]

I know we're just talking riffs here, but I think Page's solo on "You Shook Me" is the best solo I've ever heard. Both the phrasing and the incorporation of echo are pure genius. To this day I still get shivers every time I listen to it.

[@thebluesrockers]

If it's been awhile since you've listened to this one, check it out. Go listen to the guitar solo on Since I've been loving you on The Song Remains The Same. His Solo on that is far better than the studio version. I usually listen to all the studio versions over everything on that album, but Not That Tune, That Solo on that Album, That Is Truly mind Blowing. Give it a listen to, if it's been awhile. peace..

[@thekeywitness]

Interesting choices, but I was hoping for something from "In the Light" -- a very underrated Zep song with fantastic ascending and descending passages.

[@Richierampage]

The twangs in that song is amazing!

[@michaelfrazia4569]

agree

[@michaelfrazia4569]

phenomenal keyboards by jpj too

[@Richierampage]

In the light amazing.. I was getting it mixed with down by the seaside though...

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Totally Agree!

[@DrCowinabox]

Down by the seaside has been one of my favorite Zeppelin songs for a long time because of that riff/ plant's vocal chops. good stuff

[@wassupdoc2780]

Saw them live from the 6th row in Chicago in 77. What a dream to see my favorite band from that close. The best concert I ever saw!

[@zodiac6968]

Tell me more, what were some of the highlights?

[@wassupdoc2780]

@zodiac6968 being that close was surreal. When they came out and started with rock and roll it was like thunder. The stage PA was enormous. They did an acoustic set in there. It was extremely loud during the heavy rock songs. I got a lot of pics of page and plant and all of them together in the acoustic set. John paul Jones played a upright bass. I was mesmerized by the whole thing. Best concert experience ever.

[@zodiac6968]

@@wassupdoc2780 Ok, it was loud, but how was the actual quality of sound?

[@wassupdoc2780]

@@zodiac6968 great

[@zodiac6968]

@@wassupdoc2780 Any instrument louder than the others? how was Bonham's snare sound?

[@bellycuda]

Firstly, great video, really good play! That Dazed and Confused riff 7:51 is my absolute favorite riff in any Zeppelin song. It's so emotive, sinister, and powerful, it oozes Jimmy Page. You can't hear it without imagining strutting on the stage. Man, I love music!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Me too!!! Thanks for commenting!

[@andylucyshyn]

Love that riff from Down by the Seaside. Underrated song overall!

[@samamory4871]

On many of these riffs John Paul Jones mimicked the guitar in bass adding a sonic boom. The is especially evident on the “Hunter” section of HMMT.

[@emac1652]

The live Dazed and Confused at MSG reference was great! I think that was the crazy "spinning camera" shot if I remember correctly. Awesome version.

[@maySoEngineering]

Question answer observation is great way to put it!

[@maxschumann2761]

You appear really happy and passionate presenting the examples. This attitude alone is inspiring. It basically shows how fun and rewarding it is to play an instrument.

[@brendansullivan3408]

So many great comments on this vid. But today I came here to find yours. Excellent

[@heinzbucksandcastle2053]

Great video. Zep was my first concert, oh what I did not know. It changed my life and I began my concert binge and love for hard rock. Page did so much live that was improv from the tour before, just nuts to see this live.

[@OtterCreek]

One of my favorites is the verse riff in Bring it on Home. You did a wonderful breakdown of the opening riff and the layers, but the verse riff... not recognized enough IMHO. Love the channel! Love the depth you are going in to, I'm thankful you are breaking down what makes Zeppelin the greatest rock band ever. ~Dennis

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I love that one! I almost included it because it’s one of the “interior” riffs that get overlooked. I remember when I finally figured it out. It’s so great to play!

[@MrScrofulous]

Yes, that’s a great one and quite tricky. Lots of string control needed.

[@alanroughley8319]

It's cheeky and it's funky & then he adds a little harmonic bit for extra rhythm - genius.

[@JasonNation72]

When Carl started playing that back end riff of "What Is..." I was hearing Bonham's gong in my head on the second measure. Great video, very enlightening!

[@User58747]

Hi Carl. You have nailed Jimmy's tone and feel better than anyone - awesome! Dazed and Confused on the '73 MSG album is for me the most incredible piece of electric guitar playing I have ever heard. To cover it all in 1 video would be impossible but how about doing a series of vids on this rock classic?

[@tonypeake467]

Agreed. Even though not their song, Dazed And Confused is their greatest piece of music

[@vermontbred]

The MSG film was so poorly shot and tracked, that the actual movie footage for TSRTS was shot in Shepperton Studios in 1974.

[@redfrozenseven]

This!

[@lesliesanford1113]

8:13 I've been obsessed with this riff for decades since I first saw "The Song Remains the Same" as a teenager. I suspected some hybrid picking was involved but never knew really what he was doing. You are the FIRST and ONLY guitarist I've seen break this riff down. When I realized you were about to talk about this riff, I started getting chills, haha. Thank you so much. This video is a gem.

[@erikb5150]

Physical contains so, so many lil gems; it has to be considered some of Page's finest work ever! ✌️😎

[@stevena9305]

And also contains the biggest gem of them all - Ten Years Gone.

[@ChuckSpade]

Delighted to agree with you on riff 2 (from Song remains the same). When I really discovered and deep dived into Zep, this was the one that blew my mind. The timing and visceral cool was like a shot of adrenaline for my captured imagination.

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Loved seeing you played parts of the live Dazed. The MSG version is epic. That entire live show is incredible. Keep up the great work. Love your videos. ✌️❤️🎸

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Peace and love and guitar right back at you!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Great video, great riffs. So fun to jam on the Hunter riff. The last one you can get the sense of Zep being the Grand Fathers of Metal!

[@JPNY2AZ]

Love all your videos, Carl. The last riff showcased from Dazed and Confused was the best. Brought back memories of my 12 year old self listening to that track every morning before 7th grade in 1981. I was completely mesmerized by Led Zeppelin and still am today!! Cheers!

[@jacobfoley9684]

I always would hear the last riff in my head for days after watching Madison square garden on VHS. Awesome video.

[@Zoso_1990]

Great video. That riff from What Is And What Should Never Be, has long been one of my favourites. Really happy to have found your channel.

[@Bamacher59]

Page the Riff Master, keep up the great videos! One of my favorite Solos Jimmy ever did no quarter from MSG it’s totally awesome I could listen to it all day!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for including MSG 1973...Dazed was their essence. That riff is METAL right there. This was based on MARS (Bringer of War). Page's fondness for classical composers shows in places like this :)

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!!

[@russell_szabados]

@JCM I think you're confusing the back story of the song "Black Sabbath" with Zeppelin. Sabbath's bassist Geezer Butler was a classical fan and was playing the melody to MARS during their rehearsal. The infamous tritone (b5) interval featured on Black Sabbath's self-titled song came from that section of Mars in that rehearsal. The song is on their debut album released less than two months after Led Zeppelin I.

[@andydinesguitar]

Thanks Carl, have a sub! Been listening to Zep for 35 years and there's always something new to discover it seems!🤘

[@tenragen10]

Carl, while listening to you go through each of these riffs it felt so good to be able to know exactly which riff you were talking about before you played them as I absolutely LOVE all of them, and the last riff, that section in the live version of Dazed and Confused... it still gives me goosebumps and I am sure I have watched/listened to that thousands of times. Great list!!!

[@paulmcmillen5925]

That was amazing. I love how you singled out those incredible moments from Song Remains the Same, Down by the Seaside. How interesting to hear licks from one song that was reshaped later for another great song. Wow!

[@johnnyboo8243]

Awesome. I came to this with fear and trepidation. Highly suspicious of any licks being overlooked, but he's right. There are so many awesome riffs in each song and Carl, some some greats!! Nice

[@Johnnyutah-tn5oe]

3:20 question, the answer. That's a great observation. Subscribed based on that

[@youtoo2233]

Great stuff! That live version of Dazed and Confused from The Song Remains the Same is my favorite thing Led ever did, Page was on fire back then, my fave guitarist for decades now

[@para-aramid923]

Love all riffs, here...#7 is phenomenal. Love the no BS dialogue & set up. Peace

[@martsforrell]

One of my favorites riffs is the one on No Quarter at min 1:01 after the keyboard intro, that riff along with Bonzo's drums is really mindblowing.

[@thebluesrockers]

one of the greatest Zeppelin Tunes, that they actually created. most everything they did was cover tunes, but the songs they actually created were my favorites. I know they stole the lyrics to when the Levi Breaks, But That Riff wasn't stolen, and it's just as great today, as it was when it was first released. Peace..

[@jimdixon3470]

@@thebluesrockers "most everything they did was cover tunes"...for their original studio albums, that's not even close to true. Even with the most liberal interpretation of "cover", where a song like "The Lemon Song" gets counted as a cover because they interpolate a couple of lines from other songs, you end up with about 15% covers to 85% originals. Their plagiarism has rightly been called out on songs like "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You", and I'm not defending that at all. They deserved to be sued and to pay damages in several instances. But it's simply a fact that Page & Jones came up with the overwhelming majority of the music you find in the Led Zeppelin catalog.

[@thebluesrockers]

@@jimdixon3470 more than you realize. take some time looking into it and you'll be quite surprised. My comment was dead on 100%

[@MJEvermore853]

@@thebluesrockers...yeah...Been looking into that for years. Yes they did covers. So did other British bands that didn't give credit until they got sued. Sounds like you've been hittin' on the internet misinformation highway where this subject is concerned. They did covers and happily paid for them (Plant's words) but the vast majority of their music is original with them. "Most of their songs are covers". Not even close. Been a fan of theirs for many decades now. Most of us know what songs they covered and what songs they didn't. The plagiarism issue has been talked about to death, and it has gotten so completely blown out of proportion that its sickening. They paid for their covers. Ages ago. Move on!

[@thebluesrockers]

@@MJEvermore853 Nearly every song off the first 3 albums. I'd say that's quite a bit. I still love their originals more than their covers. Kasmir, Fool in the rain, Ten Years gone, No quarter, and the Immigrant song. and many, many more. But they sure as hell filled most of those first 3 albums with covers. and even 4 had a few covers on it as well as physical graphitti , down by the seaside, and quite few more off of that album too. But I'm happy for everything that they've done, if it hadn't have been for them recording those great covers, then those songs would have been long forgotten. Led Zeppelin was a perfectly working recording machine, thanks to Page and Jones. Roberts heart felt vocals, and Bonzo's awesome drum beats filling in the perfect foundation, sets them apart from everyone. You stated that they paid for their covers years ago, well, not quite, for some and I do mean few, yes, they paid for them. But NOT most..hahaha..not even close, but I could care less. I love Zeppelin. Even their covers. I hate that song hats off to Roy Harper, But That was the only song off of the first three albums. that I hated. But even off of third album, Gallows Pole, Friends and few other tunes weren't original. John Paul Jones wrote the Black Dog riff on four, so that was original, but Spirit's song Taurus was stolen for stairway, when the Levi breaks was a cover, Going to California was cover. I would go so far as to say that Led Zeppelin was the greatest Cover Band of all time. And I still love their originals more. Instead of looking up what everybody is saying on the internet about it, try looking up their songs one at a time followed with written by, or first recorded by. It doesn't change my love for their body of work though. I still believe they were the greatest band ever. nobody could touch their recordings, and they were loaded with talented musicians. They also wrote a lot of great tunes. Hotdog wasn't one of them though, hahaha...Peace..

[@section1595]

👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 for that “Dazed & Confused” lick. That was always one of the most fun & challenging songs to play along with when I started learning. Such an awesome show that was!

[@paulohalloran6715]

Great stuff Carl. One of my faves is ‘The Wanton Song’ off Physical Graffiti. A great mix of initial riff not dissimilar to ‘The Immigrant Song’ then some jazzy chords finished off with a funky riffing motif. Nice solo too.

[@thebluesrockers]

I love both of those tunes, but both of those songs that you mentioned are off of Led Zeppelin 3 I love Ten Years Gone off of Physical Graffiti..

[@mikeonfreeserve2926]

@@thebluesrockers the wanton song is on PG and it's an octave riff but most people can't get the strumming correct

[@thebluesrockers]

@@mikeonfreeserve2926 You're correct, I got that one mixed up with Tangerine. and you're also right about it not being an easy song to learn to strum. I feel Jimmy Page was the greatest all around, because not only could he play, and did play many tunes in different tuning's, but he was also awesome with his studio work. His tape recordings sound better than a lot of the digital recordings do to this day.

[@mikeonfreeserve2926]

@@thebluesrockers Yep.Jimmy is probably the greatest producer who happened to be the most inventive guitarist. He was able to give a great band a massive sound and an intimate feel at will. A personal favourite is his recording of Jonesy's organ intro on Your Time.....and Bonzo bursts in like sunshine.

[@thebluesrockers]

@@mikeonfreeserve2926 I absolutely love Bonzo's drum work on Fool in the rain. It's absolutely the show stopper on that tune, but he was never lacking. Sabbath is the only other 4 piece band that measures up for a perfect combination of true musicians, However their recordings have never been half as good as to what Zeppelin has achieved. I do know and understand that Jimmy Page stole many tunes, but if didn't then those great tunes would have been lost to time. Now the can live on for as long as people continue to listen to Zeppelin .

[@erickrada0]

carl! DON'T STOP MAKING THESE VIDEOS! the people has to know how amazing jimmy page riffs are! please keep doing these videos! i want to learn everything of what jimmy and led zeppelin were thinking at that time doing that songs, riffs, licks and more. Such a great idea and job of yours to focus on this topic! greetings from Venezuela.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

So kind! Greetings to you!!

[@jonathanmotley3852]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic I agree with Erick. Zep fans will watch and share any deep dive you record. Heck, you could do a top 5 or 7 or 10 Jimmy riffs (per album!) series and we'd gobble it up. Props for unwinding "Thank You" and Jimmy's reverse chord progression (my guesstimate of your explanation). Similar to my earlier comment: you explain music theory concepts in a digestible manner like Rick Beato. I Love and Learn! Peace

[@TheArchiveOfWonder]

Good stuff! Pretty much every Led Zeppelin song recorded has a great riff in there somewhere, nice to see some hidden gems brought into the mix.

[@stonedage5087]

Carouselambra droning section gives me the chills every time, every single time! Great vid

[@jeffmcelroy5437]

Love the live versions of Over the Hills when Page plays that riff leading into and out of the solo. Thanks for demoing these awesome Page compositions!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

You’re welcome!!

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

I love that you pulled out #7. That was SWEET !!!

[@micke67d]

Excellent, mate! Inspiring and well articulated thoughts around why some artists last a lifetime of listening. Keep em coming!

[@tommybrinegar7052]

Dude your tone 👌🏻🤘🏻 awesome

[@gd7561]

Great work my friend, as always! Of course, with Jimmy, we might have to make a list of the 100 best riffs he gave us, just with Zeppelin, not to mentions tons of others from the rest of his illustrious career! Keep up the great work!!

[@alexdiachok6597]

I’m so glad someone is giving some love and credit to all the great riffs in the different parts of their songs. Everyone always plays the main riffs but forgets about the other ones that are just as good and make the song

[@crawshbonte211]

One of the best parts of this is that he uses the correct pick up selection depending on the song not many people do that! This guy is Friggen awesome!

[@Ervin-1190]

Love how you combined the 6:08 min mark of your video and the actual part of the song where this riff starts in the song. Good attention to detail.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thanks!!

[@markfx12]

D&C live on vinyl monopolized my turntable in the late '70's. I especially love the lead-up and snippet of Scott McKenzie's 'San Francisco'. Bonzo's seamless tempo change is masterful!

[@slobroold8664]

I think you hit the nail on the head. All of the riffs are ones that I look forward to hearing when listening to the songs. The Rover outro riff that fades is a good one that gets overlooked, it has a electrifying feel to it.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Yes. That’s on my list to cover!

[@nedsprow3205]

I've been listening to Zeppelin for 40 years, and while I hear new aspects regularly as I listen, I never put together that same riff from Heartbreaker and Rock and Roll. Really cool. Excellent pick up on that, and thank you!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you my friend.

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

I hear a bit of Living Loving Maid too!

[@aafjeyakubu5124]

This is why Carl is awesome. I learn something new every time I watch a video.

[@matthewdelap5404]

Thank you Carl. You always stay so true to form when breaking down the mastery of Page. In my years of playing, I've always leaned toward trying to get the original parts correct. You do this in great detail !!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you kind sir!

[@mojo-hand4539]

Yeah i love how Jimmy would toss out new killer riffs deep into the song (ie: Out on the Tiles, How Many More times, etc.) So inventive - he's always adding new dimensions to songs. Also speaking of that Live MSG Dazed and Confused - check out the 'Going to San Fransisco 'Riff at 7:20. Effing righteous.

[@michaelheller8841]

Agreed! dazed also had alot of Rockabilly riffs in it, some Elvis, Jeff Beck, and Alvin Lee.

[@dii6266]

Love that Going to San Francisco part. But I need help finding the Jethro Tull Bouree thing he did on a How The West Was Won track I think. Searched Dazed.. just now but not there.

[@MJEvermore853]

@@dii6266...I could be wrong, but I think you might be talking about the live versions of 'Heartbreaker'. During Jimmy's HB solos, he would often include a little bit of 'Bouree' by J.S. Bach. If memory serves, I do believe Page plays that piece during the Heartbreaker solo in How The West Was Won as well. It was always a crowd pleaser!

[@dii6266]

@@MJEvermore853 And there it is! Thanks MJE for the info and education. The entire song sounds great to me.

[@gilguzman8359]

I’m so glad you pointed out the whole question and answer riff thing. I feel he did the same thing during the lead solo on SWTH. To me, it sounds like both tracks of the solo are having a debate and then he ends it with a shrill. It’s perfect!

[@theenword1283]

That How Many More Times riff rents space for free in my head.. then Bonzo plays along perfectly. Definitely slept on

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Yep! Isn’t it massive?!!

[@feddomeijerwiersma6955]

“I”m definitely stealing that.gif”

[@mickeyflick9664]

Nailed it on riff #7! I always loved that one, especially the way the drums shift along with it!!!!

[@A_Final_Hit]

One song that no one ever mentions is Hots On For Nowhere, and the riffs that kick in at 3:50, and again near the very end of the song. Killer stuff that blows me away every time I hear it.

[@bostonvair]

Some great riffs on the Presence album!

[@A_Final_Hit]

@@bostonvair Definitely! Such an underrated album. 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@seandeal1469]

The Nobodies Fault But Mine riff just blows me away

[@j_freed]

Thats got some Nawlins Funk feel to it. Love that album for groove!

[@michaelfrazia4569]

I love hots on for nowhere and royal orleans...any time I ever say it some other zep fan will rip me for it....they aren't real fans because those two songs are so emblematic of where Jimmy was in 76/77...

[@jotto0420]

Your obvious love of the material is infectious! Thank you.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you so much!! I hope you subscribed?? Btw…hit the notification bell. KZbin is not prioritizing my videos yet!

[@markushalfmad]

TSRTS's version of Dazed and Confused is the best (IMO) and the No Quarte guitar solo is just out of this world!

[@tomy.1846]

Yes, No Quarter is amazing!

[@pr0ct3r0]

TSRTS since I’ve been loving you is peak zeppelin for me

[@thebluesrockers]

I love the way they recorded and performed Days and Confused, but it was a cover tune, it was a cover tune when the yard birds played it too. But No Quarter, now that's a truly mind bending tune. Great great stuff in that.

[@MJEvermore853]

@@thebluesrockers....the fact that it's a cover has been very well known for many years. Personally, I never gave a single crap about that. LZ'S version blows the original to pieces. The Yardbirds' live versions of it were pretty good as well.

[@thebluesrockers]

@@MJEvermore853 I can't disagree with you. I tell people all the time about how great Jimmy page was at actual recording. To think that he started recording in the 60's and there's a lot of digital music that's came out since then that doesn't measure up to the quality of the sound that he would produce on tape. Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon was another great Tape recording. Jimmy Page has never got the full respect for his recordings that he's deserved, But I'm fully aware by your comment that you sure as hell understand it. He wasn't just a great player, he was a full blown recording genius, IMO, far better than Mutt Lang. Peace..

[@pauljojo6855]

Great stuff! I have that same Gibson hanging on my living room wall. Unfortunately its in a poster.

[@anthonyminichini9724]

A little more melodic but the San Francisco “riff” from dazed and confused live is incredible

[@brettsbluesguitar3892]

Incredible

[@nicktf1]

That one pops back up in Achilles Last Stand

[@MJEvermore853]

Best part of the song right there. I just love the whole buildup till that point.

[@Mayathetherian733]

Google finally took my various jimmy page tone searches and recommended Mr. Baldasarre. Good stuff. Love to see someone break these riffs down.

[@Pandamasque]

7:51 my guess is the reason this amazing Dazed and Confused riff was never used in a song is because it was based around the main melody from Gustav Holst's "Mars, the Bringer of War". That same motif was also used or hinted at in the bow solo. Looks like Holst's "Planets" was popular among rock musicians at the time. Several bands including King Crimson and ELP straight up covered Mars live but couldn't get publishing rights from the Host estate to put it on an album. KC got around the issue by modifying the melody enough to put a version of it on their album as the "Devil's Triangle", referring to the evil sounding tritone nature of the melody.

[@samuelshepard]

Thanks for typing this out so i didn't have to lol

[@MrAnswerification]

It's also used as the "Black Sabbath" riff by Black Sabbath on "Black Sabbath."

[@tesfallewellyn9385]

Its the basis od Friends and called it Number 9 or something

[@ZosoLU]

@@tesfallewellyn9385 great ear! ooh, I'm telling you now, the greatest thing you ever could do now, is trade a smile with someone who's blue now, it's very easy.

[@ptrisonic]

My favourite riffs are: "out on the tiles" and "the rover". The "Mars" thing. So far as I'm aware the hold out on the rock versions was Holst's daughter Imogen who controlled the rights after Gustav's death. This was a prime example of a close relation basking in the reflection of a famous Father. She also caused difficulties for Classical artistes too. Anyway, she has now passed away. I met her when I was with EMI Music, I can honestly say she was the greatest snob that I ever had the misfortune of talking to. Most creative Classical people are not like that. Note the word "creative". Best, Pete.

[@Geotubest]

Thanks Carl. Always interesting. Great riffs selections. Love the master Jimmy Page.

[@OzziesRobots]

Your insight, understanding & analysis of Jimmy Page is far superior to anyone else I've seen. Kudos 👍✌PS the song remains the same live & studio Riffs galore

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

So kind! Thank you!

[@MusicMotivator]

Not to take away at all from your complement and observation because it's true, but you do need to check out Sped Spedding for consumate Jimmy expert.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

@@MusicMotivator always happy to learn. I’m actually excited to be “ignorant”because everyday is an opportunity to grow. I’m perfectly passionate, but far from perfect! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@OzziesRobots]

@@MusicMotivator I will 👍

[@Nate.Horowitz]

clown

[@LardyMongusHunnter]

Great video, you’ve got a unique setup and way of explaining things

[@gratefulgriller9401]

Great video! Down by the Seaside riff has long been a favorite. Love the Dazed and Confused riff too. Could have been main riff for a new song for sure...too bad b/c is so heavy.

[@AlexVonCrank]

Digging the video. Great choices. Can’t wait for part 2.... 😉👍🏽

[@flashy5150]

One of my favorite guitar songs of Jimmy Page is the LIVE version of “No Quarter”, on the “Song Remains the Same” album from Madison Square Gardens. The sound of his guitar just comes out and grabs you with that “Wah-Wah”. The whole band just rocked that version, the way John Paul Jones and Bonzo played that bottom-end, with the keyboards and how Bonham gradually brings in his big thump of the drums, it’s just an incredible piece of musical art. It’s one of the most incredible compositions of “off the top of your head” improvisation. This version of the song, kills the album version on “Houses Of The Holy”.

[@michaelheller8841]

Page went of into a jazzy mode in it as well. TSRTS concerts best version of no quarter by far.

[@flashy5150]

@@michaelheller8841 I agree totally. I have a couple of bootlegs of that song but, you are right, TSRTS version was the best. That jazzy thing was awesome too. 🍻

[@robmarchese]

Such a great idea for a video! Loved every second! Dude's phrasing and attack is perfection. Awesome!

[@Pandamasque]

Thank you! Part 2 could include: - The other riff from Dazed solo, the funky one that does G with pull offs to A (same) to the Hendrix E chord. It's at 18:28 in the official 2018 remaster upload on KZbin - The riff that was a secondary riff in both in Hots on for Nowhere and Walter's Walk. One of those times when Led Zep goes very prog, yet somehow under the radar! To me, the meter and the fingering in this one makes Black Dog seem super easy - Walter's Walk main riff - In the Light main riff - Out on the Tiles - Slow bridge riff from Carouselambra - Candy Store Rock intro riff and whatever the hell is happening from 2:59: one confusing riffs in G and then another one in F - Heavy barre riff in open D from the bridge in Ten Years Gone. Page's riffs/parts to talk about outside Zeppelin: Emerald Eyes, Walking Into Clarksdale, City Sirens, Dreaming, Midnight Moonlight/Swan Song

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Great great list!

[@alynbailey6031]

So glad that someone else loves that 18.28 riff in Dazed and Confused. That’s my favourite. I love it from slightly before too. 18.21 when he does the funky little shuffle before the riff.

[@MJEvermore853]

Pandamasque, don't forget the Coverdale Page lp. There are more than a few great riffs on that one too. I especially love the guitar solo on 'Don't Leave Me This Way'.... Page was very sick at the time with a 103-degree fever, but he got out of bed, went to the studio and laid down that solo in one take.

[@Pandamasque]

@@MJEvermore853 Good point.

[@mateuszstachowicz4544]

Great job here! Can't wait to see 2nd part and I'd love to see there Living Loving Maid riff.

[@Schteevay]

Seaside!!! Do you still do the twist? One of my favs!!! What a great but rarely mentioned song. Thanks Carl! You’re a gentleman and scholar!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Love it! How great is that track?!!

[@marvinbernard2566]

It appears you do still remember things that well Steve. You know, some folks twistin everyday, though sometimes it’s awful hard to tell.

[@ShockBot127]

This is a great idea. Please do more .

[@txhansolo22]

when your seven overlooked riffs are better than everyone else's best, you are a rock GOD.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Amen!

[@clowncarqingdao]

Nice job for your ears, your playing and your no-BS delivery. Thanks.

[@frankpaparo6002]

I think you should do a whole video on the breakdown of Led Zeppelin whole lot of love live in Madison square garden , They use so many different styles and so many incredible licks and phrasing, It would probably take multiple videos but everything after his lead Tons and tons of mixed genius. I would love to hear your thoughts on putting something together like that with so much improvision

[@Subatomic_Glue]

Oh yeah that hunter riff as you say is so meaty, I absolutely love it.

[@antarcticorb9197]

Great job Carl! Love your exploration in Page land. Have you checked out the studio version of For Your Life? There are some awesome riffs in the song, coupled with some bizarre time signatures. I'd love to see you break that song down, which you can do so well. Thanking you in advance!

[@caramanico1]

INTRO TO THE ROVER! Plus, the following chord sequence before the vocals come in. IMHO the absolute pinnacle of riffing at the absolute pinnacle of classic rock!

[@SJ-ke9gq]

Love all your dissections of the songs and riffs. How about The Rover ? 3 riffs in the first minute !

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Love it!!

[@matthew4694]

I always crank up the riffs as that song fades out. There are 4-5 killer ones in the outro.

[@franabney9260]

Hi Carl. I Really enjoyed the 7 overlooked Jimmy Page riffs! Another one that comes to mind immediately to me is the run at the end of Hots on for Nowhere off the Presence album. The first time he does the riff he uses the 12-string and then answers with the 6-string. Then at the very end he uses the 6-string both times. It's a killer riff. I have always thought it was really cool. It is another good example of the question-and-answer thing you mentioned. Also, it is another one done in that A position, like Rock n Roll, Heartbreaker, etc.

[@BDRGaGa]

The middle riff in "In my time of Dying" when they double time is my all time favorite guitar riff, not to mention John Bonhams groove ❤

[@thebluesrockers]

There will never be another like Bonham. His grooves were always amazing, and somehow, he even managed to hold time live, when Jimmy Page got lost and started playing all kinds of off the wall shit. poor John Paul Jones would have been completely lost, had it not been for Bonham. hahaha.. If you're a true Zeppelin fan, then you totally understand this comment. Peace..

[@BDRGaGa]

@@thebluesrockers I found a pretty cool video of sessions and outtakes from the physical graffiti recording that sheds some light on the development of that groove. He didn't have the insane sixteenth note high hat grooving to the beat yet so that just blew my mind. He worked his ass off to perfect that beat and I am eternally grateful.

[@thebluesrockers]

@@BDRGaGa I would love a link to that. that's really cool shit. I live for that kind of shit. thanks for letting me know. peace

[@BDRGaGa]

@@thebluesrockers kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH_ae5KKi6eoo68

[@mikeonfreeserve2926]

Jimmy's satan tempting and Bonzo's angels marching.........it is an epic duel........and beautiful synchronicity

[@billpope2111]

Excellent job sir. The deep cut off dazed and confused has always been one of my favorites.

[@ianharris8706]

Nice, how about best solos, nothing beats No Quarter from TSRTS

[@facedownchuck]

Yes, the best guitar solo ever.

[@davidpaterson3443]

Totally agree, Jimmy's finest solo ever....

[@jamesmarocco5461]

Dazed and Confused from TSRTS is my favorite piece of live music, period! The improvisation is incredible...I have listened to it countless times. Thanks for sharing...my favorite Jimmy riff is 3:45 into In My Time Of Dying.

[@feddomeijerwiersma6955]

Interesting, that last riffage especially has a huge 70s heavy Brit sabbath-esque sound to me. Those opening bars are similar to something like War Pigs.

[@mikedavison3400]

Yeah definitely a Sabbath feel to that last one. 🎯

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Well, Sabbath got a lot of stuff from Zeppelin in the first place so.......

[@MJEvermore853]

@@lyndoncmp5751..yep

[@robmitchell2018]

Outstanding! You saved the best for last. Thanks for putting this together.

[@JD-fn7qf]

Really well done explanations and very much appreciated you repeating the rifs more than once as it made it easier for the viewer to hear the point you were trying to make over again.

[@jamescater9594]

The end of the Rover is also an incredible jam riff!!! Great video by the way!!!

[@adylp7818]

Good time bad times - great riff. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@miketan3398]

Fantastic analysis of the master. There are better technicians, those more accurate with more speed, but from all angles, he was the best...pure genius, covered more territory live than any player I've ever seen, and influenced as many players as did Hendrix....truly a giant of the fret board and the genre....no one compares...there are other great players out there, but no one can claim his accomplishments in the annals of rock. Fantastic job laying it all out...his backing tracks are songs in and of themselves...this is the first time I've ever seen anyone highlight them...thank you, a phenomenal job.