Dancing Days manages to feature a strong Indian style riff without dated 60s references to it being Raga but closer to the Tambura a more authentic instrument. Zeppelin typically incorporate it into their own style seamlessly with Plant's laid back strutting vocals fluctuating with Page slide licks to emphasise this pop rock quality. Is it power pop, Indian Reggae or just simple example of a mid 70s Zeppelin groover along the lines of mid tempo rockers like Sick Again, The Rover, Dyer Maker and Houses of the Holy.
Wednesday 8 June 2016
Led Zeppelin (1973) Dancing Days
A gem from the eclectic Houses of the Holy (1973), the song is indicative of the album's bright upbeat feel and world music sophistication. They matured a lot on this record with the catchy riffs replaced with more indelible progressions and a more symphonic layered approach similar to Yes, one of their biggest rivals.
Dancing Days manages to feature a strong Indian style riff without dated 60s references to it being Raga but closer to the Tambura a more authentic instrument. Zeppelin typically incorporate it into their own style seamlessly with Plant's laid back strutting vocals fluctuating with Page slide licks to emphasise this pop rock quality. Is it power pop, Indian Reggae or just simple example of a mid 70s Zeppelin groover along the lines of mid tempo rockers like Sick Again, The Rover, Dyer Maker and Houses of the Holy.
Dancing Days manages to feature a strong Indian style riff without dated 60s references to it being Raga but closer to the Tambura a more authentic instrument. Zeppelin typically incorporate it into their own style seamlessly with Plant's laid back strutting vocals fluctuating with Page slide licks to emphasise this pop rock quality. Is it power pop, Indian Reggae or just simple example of a mid 70s Zeppelin groover along the lines of mid tempo rockers like Sick Again, The Rover, Dyer Maker and Houses of the Holy.
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