Zeppelin! - The Louisville Leopard Percussionists

[@weho_brian]

give that music teacher a RAISE

[@BrianAchterberg928]

✊✊✊

[@jameswoeste275]

My brother did this (not this one). It’s a program

[@jackvanrixel7881]

Yessssssss

[@kathylaptew9658]

Absoluely

[@robinevans1293]

Big time

[@gregdines]

I cant believe a class of children this young pulled this of. Must be an amazing teacher.

[@Howdytoons]

These guys have one heck of a music teacher!!!!

[@davidbdavis]

Hope you guys know that you caught Jimmy Page's interest. He shared this today.

[@louleopardpercussionists]

YES, we definitely noticed. :)

[@wisebee]

Louisville Leopard Percussionists Great arrangement! Is this your own, or can we buy it at JW Pepper?

[@Kimmypage44]

..nice idea..but I doubt very much, jimmy runs his 'own' fb page... I wish... I bet he has seen this though... Do these kids know how EPIC they are???? :)

[@fabricdragon]

Kimmy Page no, seriously! this was shared from a news story on the official Jimmy Page Facebook page... which is how a lot of folks found this .... and nice to meet you, even if virtually!

[@johngury]

Kimmy Page Regardless of if it is "the real" verified official JP the FB post seems key to this video getting this attention. It has been sitting mostly un-viewed for a year and a half. So the power of celeb endorsement carries over to cyber land. There are of course impostor celebs in abundance trying to promote whatever BS impostor celebs promote.

[@chrisnorth5832]

And the drummer deserves his own shout-out. AMAZING work.

[@grannyajra]

Drummers. The girl behind him is putting in work!

[@brentculhane8006]

The kid alone playing the drums!?? Wow

[@Conenion]

She is pretty good. Considering the giant footprints of John Bonham she is stepping in ;-)

[@bjwnashe5589]

They are all deep in the groove. The drummer is rock solid.

[@F3ldman]

The kid on the drums went full bonzo love it

[@MickLoud999]

@@Wickedlizard314 THAT KICK though!

[@claytonvlogz3936]

@@Wickedlizard314 Fr?

[@handleorwhatever]

After 8 years it still doesn’t get old

[@SpideyVids]

The way they handle all the time signature changes is excellent. Their teacher did a great job with them - I can't get over how young they are and they pulled this off. 👏👏👏👏

[@andrewhoward9992]

Still my favourite thing on KZbin

[@williedixon1180]

That little drummer boy ain't messing around...hats off to whole group...and teacher for teaching them ZEPPELIN

[@CPWindsorsub]

As a Zeppelin fan I approve of this message. We need more people like this teacher keeping the greats like Led Zeppelin, The Who, Rush, Aerosmith, the Beatles, etc alive.

[@ZbigBF]

+CPWindsorsub Are our chill'uns gettin' enuf' Bob Marley in their diet? Healthy chill'drens need two to three doses a youth under a conjures man's hips...

[@zacharymendoza8976]

Yes

[@ejspode9503]

+CPWindsorsub, I'm actually not much of a Zepp fan, but I wholeheartedly agree with you.

[@CPWindsorsub]

I was talking to a girl in my grade a few days ago (grade 12 so she's 17). Never heard of Zeppelin, never heard of Aerosmith, had a vague idea who John Lennon is etc. I'm not even bullshitting you lol. She also didn't know who some of the current popular "musicians" are. I was absolutely dumbfounded and couldn't believe it lol.

[@wecontrolthevideo]

Reminds me of a joke years ago when someone asked if they knew who the Beatles were.. isn't that the band Paul McCartney had before Wings?

[@lipby]

Give this teacher a raise.

[@JoyRBradford]

Seeing those smiling faces at the end brings tears to my eyes. These kids had the best music teacher in the universe.

[@ziggyprime]

Different races, different genders, and who knows what other differences... all the walls break down when they come together to make beautiful music.

[@louleopardpercussionists]

YES!

[@corebass420]

1,000 thumbs up for this comment, good sir!

[@micksterboone4517]

***** Good lord man, don't bring down this work with your hatred. STFU.

[@pcmcguire18504]

You're a piece of garbage.

[@tberg323]

What's funny is that it wasn't about race until this comment about how it's not about race.

[@N4EJM]

Back watching this in 2024!

[@deaconsmom2000]

Look at this. Just stop and look at these kids working together and creating something amazing. I know this is old, but it's worth watching time and time again. Ladies and gentlemen: your future. Get your kids in band. Learn an instrument; you're never too old.

[@henrycruz500]

Agreed

[@jennifervalentine3596]

I just picked up my guitar at age 44. 🤘😆🤘

[@johnaddeo2251]

@@jennifervalentine3596 - Did the same at 61 . . . but my hip broke.

[@abelphilosophy4835]

deaconsmom2000 how old is this video?

[@ellenpatterson-neelen1091]

I just did a standing ovation in front of my phone.

[@shelleywantiez7964]

😂😂😂 Wheezing. Absolutely perfect comment 😅

[@shelleywantiez7964]

Hats off to all these kids and their teacher. Take a big bow, all of you, even if it's eight years later

[@officerdoofy222]

the music teacher's a genius!

[@officerdoofy222]

***** I prefer a Hoover over a Kirby. :-)

[@officerdoofy222]

***** "MY ASS"

[@Calistogakid2u]

+Officer Doofy Mr. Schneebly! ;)

[@coelacanth9821]

+Officer Doofy are you kidding? hoovers suck!

[@officerdoofy222]

coelacanth lol

[@drewct64]

I love how their faces get into "the zone", the music just takes over.

[@joe6096]

Altering 4/4, 5/8 and 6/8....... that's advanced music theory, not kids stuff. So proud of these kiddos - but this music teacher has to be the coolest music teacher on the planet!!!

[@saradaamouch1304]

the girl in the back doing the drums .... big up !!!

[@DigitalLazarus]

Totally! Serious skills! May she rock on! And bless this music teacher, eh? And in Kentucky, too? How cool is that?

[@alicia_marie999]

Sara Daamouch she is amazing!!!!

[@littleblondemop]

I know right, she is amazing. You go girl!

[@yvonnekgw2114]

MAD PROPS!

[@DebEDee]

Yes indeed!

[@buford1977]

bet these kids know more about musical instruments than half of the people at the grammys!

[@clintonlamar1503]

Hopefully they listened to the original a hundred times so they can truly appreciate what they are playing

[@davidscott1090]

The kids were absolutely amazing!! The teacher on the other hand deserves a medal, to put together a composition like that with young musicians must have taken countless hours and a vision I simply can not comprehend. Well done to all involved!!!!

[@salomonlopez2593]

All these kids are awesome! Props to Bonham Jr on drums

[@jefflaw1764]

Getting the led out is what I call it. It got my eyes a little wet to see and hear this.I am a big Zeppelin fan /Drummer

[@applaudforfraud]

Same all around. Well said.

[@thulekinnison7848]

AHHHHHH!!! Best Music Teacher EVER!!!!! This is freakin' rad - from the boys with no shoes, the girl drummer in the back OWNING it, the random " throw your hands in the air like you just don't care" from the back line, the brief glimpse of a Jimi Hendrix poster on the far left, and the streamers on the fan. I just can't get enough. Thanks for the unity of diversity at large. This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and heartwarming. This teacher DESERVES Teacher of the century!!!

[@michaelgirard3626]

0:02 Kashmir 2:19 The Ocean 4:10 Immigrant Song

[@JosephSukhbir]

What an awesome, xylophone cover of three of the best Led Zeppelin songs ever. Listen all the way through, when they get to the Immigrant Song is when they just nail it.

[@deezhammer]

How can anyone watch this without the biggest smile throughout?!!!? So cool 😎

[@kittybergeron8684]

These kids are amazing. Teacher must be proud!

[@dear_mscaines]

Watching this in 2021 and feeling like I missed out on the past 7 years!

[@conscientiousobjector9310]

I wish I had a million dollars. I would send it in a heart beat!!

[@louleopardpercussionists]

+Conscientious Objector You can make a donation thorough our website. :) louisvilleleopardpercussionists.com

[@Gardentimegrowing]

+Conscientious Objector lol they still don't gaf they want yo money lol

[@GuntherWasHere]

yes

[@dustin515]

+Lps Random I like lps too watch my channel it called Adoreigh Howard I make LPS vids

[@TheAznative101]

You can send a little bit each moth. I might just do this.My Grandkids now live in KY near Louisville.

[@glennoropeza3545]

Wow it's been over 9yrs ago! These kids are now grown up! What a great achievement to look back on😊

[@garak6789]

Never get tired of watching this version by the Leopards !

[@chrisnorth5832]

My God. This is astonishing. It's such a complex piece, note-wise and rhythmically, too. WOW. What an amazingly talented and dedicated group!!! Well done! Gold star!!! And kudos to their imaginative teacher for giving them the confidence to tackle such a challenging piece. ❤😮😊

[@Klos1neMN]

To those about to rock...we salute you.

[@13donstalos]

whoever is responsible for arranging these zeppelin songs into a xylophonic medley is a musical projector of the 1st order... this is one of the best zeppelin re-imaginings around... whoever you are, thank you so much for sharing your talent w/ us :)

[@taramiller2672]

All races of kids just love playing music! Music reaches beyond races and boundries! It's God's way of bringing us together.

[@bobkaddy4012]

Great job--Drummer Killing it in the back row!!! Rock On

[@centuryrox]

Little Janie Bonham back there!

[@Pwecko]

Wow. Everyone was great, but special praise must go to the drummer. Absolutely fantastic.

[@shaqmac1458]

When i was in music class at this age We couldnt master the triangle This is AMAZING

[@haileychandler1367]

That was amazing!!!! That must of took forever of practice!! And there only in like fith or sixth grade. Does anyone agree??!!' Unbelievable

[@louleopardpercussionists]

Thanks Hailey! The kids are in 4th-6th grade.

[@michaelshore2609]

could not agree more! God bless those beautiful kids - AND their instructor(s)! - they totally killed it! Really makes you appreciate the sophistication and complexity of Zeppelin's music in a whole new way, too. Absolutely awesome!

[@irfansyakirsyakit97]

Michael Shore

[@michaelshore2609]

that is/they are awesome! thanks for the info and congratulate your bro for me :)

[@Dianeygirl]

Kora D yes, they are incredible!., what talent these kids have!!!

[@bluenotejunkie4209]

I hope the members of Zeppelin see this.....oh my God they would love it more than anyone!!

[@128mbps]

Jimmy Page gave it a mention.

[@strummercash5601]

Dang. Life just plain feels better knowing this exists. From the mariachi remakes with Twisted Sister and Cheap Trick, to these amazing children in Louisiana, brilliant, unexpected mashups, music, and musicians always brighten my day. Thanks for this upload! 🙏🏽✌🏽❤️ from Minnesota

[@VitalityMassage]

I wonder if the boys have seen this. I'm sure they'd be very proud and impressed!

[@grantgarrod2232]

Yes, they have, were VERY impressed, double thumbs WAAAAY up from the entire band.;)

[@jim6025]

Led Zep for all ages love it.

[@nateowens990]

Beautiful, and the drummer is an animal 🔥🔥🔥

[@adc2327]

How fabulous are these kids! They did a great job. Bless their teacher!

[@Mark-i5j7l]

This is one of the best things that I've ever seen.

[@L1011Widebody]

I've heard a lot of Led Zeppelin covers, but I think this might be the best.

[@jamesdooling4139]

Oh my god. This must be an amazing experience to direct kids like this. You can see everything in them. Kid in blue upfront? He feels the music. The girl in green. She's a natural with accuracy and ennui. Let her loose! The boy in the gray hoodie? He's a kid who loves the escape. All of them. I can see all of their stories. Neat. Excellent performance. God speed.

[@alexguy1]

Unbelievable the two boys on the drums owned it

[@deemanz4153]

@@alexguy1 They really did!

[@Taperack123]

Love the girls on keyboards throwing in some dance moves too 😁

[@darrinbaker00]

That actually kicked a few layers of gluteus maximus. Well done, kids!

[@jamesdunn1981]

These kids are great. Kudos to the adults whose hard work who help make thus happen. This is an experience none of them will ever forget.

[@anta40]

Well, I didn't expect The Zep sound interesting on xylophones. Turns out I'm wrong. Great jobs, kids. Really impressive :D

[@DianeB.-yv3cy]

I adore this video. Stay with it to the very last note. Their smiles andl performance professionalism are everything !

[@pamelalyttle]

LOVE THESE KIDS

[@glennoropeza3545]

I'm totally blown away ‼️ These grade school children knocked it out of the park ‼️ Playing a song that's older than their parents ‼️ Robert Plant and Jimmy Page couldn't be prouder 🎶‼️

[@jericho1-4]

Interestingly enough this actually got shared to the whole band by a bunch of fans and other artists of various genres and times of music, the whole band tagged it and inked this video with very positive vibes and comments if you dig into their SM accts you'll find them reacting to it . Some of them even commented here I think but I know they reached out to the kids personally as well as the teacher confirmed on FB I think and they had a nice chat with them.

[@Sms68]

Holy Fifty Shades of Blue Balls. That Music Teacher is friggin Incredible ! Jimmy Page has to see these Kids and jam with them ..... could You Imagine !!!

[@nadogrl]

SMS CUSTOMS - Jimmy Page shared this video 2 years ago.

[@stevengable8935]

I am an MBA student at Boston University, and your video is so cool and went so viral that I was assigned this KZbin video as an assignment for my social media marketing class. Another fun fact is that the company I work for is headquartered in Louisville, KY and I actually lived there between 2010 and 2012. I died laughing when I heard the host of BBC try to pronounce the name of the city. You all should be very proud of your musical abilities! Best of luck, Steve

[@louleopardpercussionists]

Steve! Thanks so funny that you noticed the pronunciation of Louisville! If you need any help with your assignment (more details, . . .) email me at leopard [e-mail]. ~ Diane

[@cat3357]

Louisville Leopard Percussionists helo, I just wanted to say that as somebody who has worked at a rock n roll/theater camp for 7 years sence I graduated highschool ,this is some top notch work. I'v sent the video to all my coworkers. we all love it

[@rollmann00]

Astounding..Can't stop listening and watching. Likely they didn't know fully what they created when they finished this recording. David butler, Agree 100%! "Wow!! So good and So young! ! I'm crying 😂 in happiness!! Awesome Work!! Gang!!!!!"

[@kenzor9138]

They are having such a good time, they even took off their shoes.

[@richiebisig6176]

makes me proud of my city

[@jamiethometz9812]

How about that drummer too! 👏

[@robertb1167]

My fifth or sixth (seventh, eighth?) watch, and I'm crying every time; look at all the girls! Girls playing percussion! Girls making noise, making noise, making noise!! I hope, so much, that they can carry this experience forward. If not as musicians, then as strong, solid, confident women who have become self-aware, and are wiling and able to dismantle the patriarchy. I bow to you.

[@JT-hw6mq]

How kids music program should be!!

[@rikksullenberger6864]

You guys restore my faith in humanity! Thank you!!!

[@michellesupry3646]

These babies! This teacher! I am humbled by their majesty

[@MalcomJrJohnson]

They are all pretty darn good and are the children of little size .... Congratulations to the teacher who has coordinated well ... Just one word: Well done to all!

[@DigitalLazarus]

The young lady on the Trapps Drums in the back I swear is channeling Bonzo and having a BLAST! Jah bless!

[@philiponcale1820]

The next generation of musicians. Rock on!

[@indigoattila]

I actually cried when I saw this. It totally reaffirms my faith in humanity. :)

[@equesfuscus]

Everything about this awesome: the teacher, for having the initiative to make this happen and teach these students to play this piece; the xylophonists, for putting in the work to make this incredibly tight performance happen so beautifully; the drummer, for laying down the foundation of the piece and keeping it all together. This, right here, is proof of the value of music education, and the value of KZbin.

[@amwaswillbe4575]

I wanna throw a party for the (as of this post 4:53:pm, Wed 4 Mar 2015) 152 people who gave this video a "Thumbs Down" click. Why make that effort to express derision? They clearly need a lesson in what it means to experience unencumbered joy, and fun, and to understand the real, soul-satisfying value of learning to play and perform so well. C'mon over, naysayers...let loose and find that inner amusement and appreciation for the kids and everyone else who made this possible.

[@carsjohnson]

Are you trying to reason with You Tube commenters? Oh Phos...

[@johnweeks3105]

I'll be at that party. Because I wanted to look at them in the eye.

[@amwaswillbe4575]

Maybe those sad ThumbsDowners grew up hard, and lived in a situation where they couldn't afford a $3.00 plastic Flutophone like all the other kids in their elementary school music class. I can't reason with them, but maybe a little Kickstarter campaign to put music in their hands could reignite some tiny flicker of joy in their crusty souls.

[@johnweeks3105]

Maybe we could save up and buy them a life.

[@noiui9496]

Maybe they are rap fans and therefore shouldn't be on here they must have an interest in real music or they would be elsewhere

[@RantingRamsay]

Even by rote memorization this is an amazingly complex piece of music to perform. I give not only props to the students who worked so hard to be able to perform this, but also to the teacher whom exhibited the diligence and patience required to accomplish such a feat! Everyone involved is simply awesome!

[@RantingRamsay]

Not to play favorites, but extra-special props/kudos to that young drummer who managed to reproduce virtually flawlessly a difficult "off-time signature" beat. As do many of the children here, he has _massive_ potential as a professional musician.

[@carolnicholls6875]

RantingRamsay I couldn't agree more. They all potentially have a career in music, but that little drummer is professional standard already. I was blown away by the 'feel' of the whole show Well done to them all.

[@vernzimm]

+RantingRamsay Check it though... it's not the little dude playing drums... it's the girl behind him playing most of that... He's usually doing the straight 4/4 stuff and she's filling in the off tempo...

[@RantingRamsay]

+Vernon Zimmerman Around the 2:40 mark in the video, when the timing changes to one of Zep's signature uncommon time signatures, the young drummer is indeed doing the majority of the beat-work with similar accent working coming from the young lady positioned behind him. The talented young lady behind him is simply providing extra accent work and doing it very well. The main "beat" is still coming from the lad behind the kit. The lad behind the kit and the lass behind him are both exhibiting excellent timing and rhythm (EDIT: as all are the students in this video). Both have exceptional talent, and I lament the fact that I didn't notice this in my previous viewing and comment. However, I must express dissent in your statement that the lad behind the kit is only doing a basic 4/4. If he was, the performance would have sounded horrible. Fair enough?

[@vernzimm]

+RantingRamsay ... Touché :) I also stand corrected. I was watching towards the end then started from the beginning, but I missed the part you mentioned. Agreed they are all on their way. How can you not be moved by music like this??? Pop music will pale in comparison for them :D

[@sarahbarten8033]

Girl Drummers bringing the spirit of Bonham!

[@trevorgraham2663]

Seriously...seeing this must give page/plant/Jones more of a heart warming glow than any award or accolade from the sycophantic music world...what a amazing legacy and sense of pride that must give...respect to these dudes 😁🎶🎵❤️

[@amwaswillbe4575]

You kids, the teachers, and the music program all deserve 10,000,000 hits on this, pronto! Excellent in every way, this brings me a huge smile today. Thanks...and... ENCORE! ENCORE! ENCORE!

[@elcashmoney2773]

Getting the Led out!!!

[@Metlhed420]

Couldn't agree more, Amwas. What a display!

[@MrJanbot]

Half way there! :)

[@rhondamadgirl]

Their irresistible desire to dance is so cute.

[@keithnphx63]

How does this not bring a smile to your face every time you watch? 🙂

[@halvo265]

Never gets old. Watched this many, many times and always left impressed.

[@edgmeyers]

When I need a lift, I come back to watch this every few months. Bravo to the kid in the Oregon shirt....Sco Ducks!

[@stephenclark3774]

I first saw this 5 years ago and, it's as good today as it was then. Amazing that a school teacher thinks outside the box with music and good music to boot!

[@philiphalverson4795]

Never, ever gets old!

[@Stuffandus]

Who are the 300 people who gave this a thumb down!? This was awesome! There is still hope for the next generation.

[@dwaynerichardson5380]

This brought tears to my eyes. Rock on, kids!

[@jeffro869]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@larjkok1184]

Same. I couldn't get through the whole thing.

[@dahlfledfg6087]

I actually cried when I saw this. It totally reaffirms my faith in humanity. :) the girl in the back doing the drums .... big up !!!

[@yojimbonoir4411]

I can’t count how many times I have seen this video over the years. I have always been impressed with it.

[@RunLikeHell-h5k]

Still love it

[@kellyford5903]

Truly fabulous! My daughter text me the fb clip…watched it (in AWE). Then searched ya out here on yt. As a 29 yr vet of public ed (just retired 😎) I just gotta say…Parents, take superb care of THIS teacher!! She recognized the brilliance of her students and gave ‘em a platform. And, I’m quite sure, THAT is an everyday occurrence in her classroom!!!! Beyond well done students!!

[@shilohnanny5422]

LOVE the big smiles at the end. Don't know when I've enjoyed a video more. A+++

[@happymv5350]

Brilliant! Well done! Hats off to the drummer!

[@chartwel1990]

Gives me hope.

[@swp9]

This is BEAUTIFUL ! ... My compliments to their teacher. 😄

[@AndresBen]

I'm a big Led Zeppelin fan and think this is probably the best cover I've heard...amazing

[@vickisharber7915]

How fantastic would it be if John Paul Jones and Robert Plant showed up to hear them play! Fantastic experience for John and Robert too!