Led Zeppelin and Philosophy: All Will Be Revealed (Popular Culture and Philosophy, 44)

Led Zeppelin, who bestrode the world of rock like a colossus, have continually grown in popularity and influence since their official winding up in 1980. They exasperated critics and eluded classification, synthesizing blues, rock, folk, rockabilly, funk, classical, country, Indian, and Arabic techniques. They performed the alchemical trick of transmuting base led into gold—and platinum—and diamond. They did what they would, finding wisdom through personal excess and artistic self-discipline. “Not a coda to Zeppelin’s legacy, but a blast of metaphysical graffiti as relevant today as the first time we heard the opening chords of ‘Stairway to Heaven’. From Kant to ‘Kashmir’, from Freud to ‘Fool in the Rain’, Calef and company explore Zeppelin’s music in an introspective, suggestive manner worthy of both a blistering Page solo and a bawdy Bonham stomp.” —BRANDON W. FORBES, co-editor of Radiohead and Philosophy “Led Zeppelin’s albums, personalities, live performances, art work, myths, influences, and more, all come under the microscope. Compelling insights and observations add more depth to a subject that continues to thrill and inspire. Each chapter is driven by an unquenchable thirst for Zeppelin knowledge and pulls the reader deeper into the world of Led Zeppelin . . .” —DAVE LEWIS, editor, Tight But Loose The ocean's roar / John Stone-Mediatore -- When all are one and one is all / Jeanette Bicknell -- The song remains the same, but not always / Theodore Gracyk -- Black dog : a mood mix / Luke Dick -- Sometimes a guitar is just a guitar / Richard E. Wilson and Emma L.E. Rees -- The enviable lives of Led Zeppelin / Scott Calef -- With flames from the dragon of darkness / Theodore Schick -- Magic pages and mythic plants / Randall E. Auxier -- Presence / Scott Calef -- Physical graffiti / Scott Calef -- Let the son beat down / Steven Gimbel -- Celebrating the agony of life / Erin E. Flynn -- Bring the balance back / Edward Macan -- Your time is gonna come / Ralph Shain -- Reliving the concert experience / Phillip S. Seng -- A bootleg in your hedgerow / Mark D. White -- Why we listen to Led Zeppelin, really / Jere Surber -- Many times I've wondered : 77 Zep facts, anecdotes, and trivia The ocean's roar / John Stone-Mediatore When all are one and one is all / Jeanette Bicknell The song remains the rame, but not always / Theodore Gracyk Black dog / Luke Dick Sometimes a guitar is just a guitar / Richard E. Wilson and Emma L.E. Rees The enviable lives of Led Zeppelin / Scott Calef With flames from the dragon of darkness / Theodore Schick Magic pages and mythic plants / Randall E. Auxier Presence / Scott Calef Physical graffiti / Scott Calef Let the son beat down / Steven Gimbel Celebrating the agony of life / Erin Flynn Bring the balance back / Edward Macan Your time is gonna come / Ralph Shain Re-living the concert experience / Phillip S. Seng A bootleg in your hedgerow / Mark D. White Why we listen to Led Zeppelin, really / Jere Surber Many times I' ve wondered : 77 interesting Zep facts, anecdotes, and trivia. Contents Foreword Acknowledgments And If You Listen Very Hard . . . 1 The Ocean’s Roar 2 When All Are One and One Is All 3 The Song Remains the Same, But Not Always 4 Black Dog: A Mood Mix 5 Sometimes a Guitar Is Just a Guitar 6 The Enviable Lives of Led Zeppelin? 7 With Flames from the Dragon of Darkness 8 Magic Pages and Mythic Plants 9 Presence 10 Physical Graffiti 11 Let the Son Beat Down 12 Celebrating the Agony of Life 13 Bring the Balance Back 14 Your Time Is Gonna Come 15 Reliving the Concert Experience? 16 A Bootleg in Your Hedgerow 17 Why We Listen to Led Zeppelin, Really Many Times I’ve Wondered: 77 Zep Facts, Anecdotes, and Trivia Top Eleven Contributor Top Ten Lists Elders of the Gentle Race With a Word She Can Get What She Came For Suitable for Led Zeppelin's fans, this book appreciates the deeper aspects of the band's music and influence, such as the way that Hegel's metaphysics can illuminate Zeppelin's dynamic reconciliation of musical opposites, and how various theories of Sublime provide the key to understanding the enduring power and global appeal of Zeppelin's music. Aims to open up new territory for the band's dedicated fans and will appeal to the fan who appreciates the deeper aspects of the band's music and influence