This song is about Robert Plants trip to Morocco. He was inspired while traveling through the hot wastelands as well as his interaction with tribal elders he met along the way. Easily one of my personal top 5 Led Zep songs. The instrumentation on this song is amazing.
Geddy Lee of Rush told a funny story of he and his wife bumping into Robert Plant and his wife at a retreat near the Atlas Mountains in the middle of nowhere. They both did a double-take when passing each other at dinner and then later that night when both couples were heading to their rooms. They ended up having some drinks and laughs together.
@@xmathmanx You are correct. However, I am willing to cut Bobby (lyrics) a little slack in regard to geospatial anomalies when the music (Jimmy and Bonzo) is this incredible. And I'm a retired Earth scientist. Accuracy matters, but, hey, 🎶 it's only rock and roll 🎶.
Their 1979 live version of Kashmir at Knebworth is by far the greatest rock performance I've ever seen. The intensity and emotion of it, Bonham absolutely annihilating the drums. Pure bliss.
Robert Plant was our golden haired rock god. This band solidified my love for rock music in my early teens. Jimmy Pages guitar was connected to the soulfulness of the 70s. John Paul Jones bass gave a rhythm to a generation and John Bonham drums were the heartbeat. This band created its own genre. When Bonham died at 32 from excessive drinking (40 shots) and pulmonary aspiration, they released a simple statement: “We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend, and the deep sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide that we could not continue as we were." The statement was signed simply "Led Zeppelin". And the greatest rock band was no more.
Cute Story: In 2016, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin caught a performance of Band-Maid in Tokyo and asked for a photo-op with their drummer, Akane Hirose - she thought that she was being Prank...picture on internet.
This song made such an impact on my dad that it was the only thing he demanded for a funeral or wake. His urn has the opening lyrics inscribed. When we had him removed from the machines on that last day, I played Kashmir and put the phone on his chest. I swear his fingers and eyes twitched at the riffs. I think he heard it, wherever he was.
Ur dad was quite the dedicated Zep fan. Maybe hes hanging out and throwing back a few with J. Bonham and the Big Guy at the top of the Stairway....never know.
@@billygugen8104 daddy would definitely spend part of eternity with the legends of rock. Kashmir actually reflected a lot of his spiritual beliefs, that paradise was at the end but God wanted the journey to be good as well, it's a short time compared the stretch that followed. That's why Kashmir spoke to him so much. And Zeppelin had some of the biggest talents in music history. He'd be honored to share a bit of paradise with Bonzo. He raised me to appreciate the music he grew up with and while he, like most parents, grumbled at my music, it had nothing to do with "corrupting the youth" but rather... the greats were in the past. But that was grumbling that he felt needed be done. He appreciated good music wherever he found it. From the experimental classical integration of Queen - he'd love to pick Freddie Mercury's brain too - to the masterpiece of gangsta rap, Gansta's Paradise, to the parody songs of Weird Al, to the psychedelic Pink Floyd, and appreciation for any greatness. I was raised on musicals, not just Disney movies but the music of Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber - when I was a child young enough to spend some of the shows' time sitting in my father's lap, we had the very front row of the left mezzanine and the particular theater had the front of the mezzanine nearly kissing the stage, and I watched in wonder the spectacle of Cats - the music, btw, was a regular part of my dad's rotation. He always wished he could have taken us to see Tommy but he accompanied my school trip to some puppet form surrounding Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (not the Nutcracker, but the title escapes me). Jesus Christ Superstar was bought on VHS the second available - he might have even had an old school pirate of the feature, but he definitely owned the soundtrack and official release and saw it in the theater. Music was sacred to him, quite literally. He believed that it could be a way to hear God and the heights musicians reach could be spiritual accomplishments themselves. Bohemian Rhapsody, at times, he felt echoed the choir of angels. Zeppelin was his refuge, though. His home. When he passed and we had to decide on urns and inscriptions, I watched probably 2 or 3 dozen reactions to Kashmir. More teared up at times than didn't. The riffs - triple beat, discordant with the quadruple beat vocals - were powerful, the lyrics, authentic, and Bonzo's part was perfect, forcing the rest to rise. I wanted to experience the sharing of this music as my father did when he shared it with my sister and me. It makes me feel closer to him and I have yet to see a negative reaction. Even if it's not their "type" of music, the reactors have generally included, frankly, awe at parts. Thank you for your comment. Daddy was passionate about several things and music was jockeying for first place. He was indeed quite the Led Zeppelin fan.
I felt the chills reading this bcz I believe, like you, that dying people do hear the last things said, done b4 they are gone & Drs have said that hearing IS the last to go. I had a similar experience with my stepdad!! Peace & love 🙏🏼💚🕊
@@suziq8714 thank you. People stopped saying around me that he was already gone, but I know most of the family believed that. I don't. What is life? This insane miracle of creating something new, entirely it's own being, and the time until that being is gone? Or an EEG reading and the right neurons firing off in the brain? If you believe in the soul, why does the physical body's state effect the metaphysical? My dad held on for over 4 hours when they unhooked the machines- they had been so sure he'd decompensate immediately, we were brought from the waiting room to wait outside his doors as they removed the last supports. But he held on, despite everything medical science suggested. He reacted to my voice, to my call of "daddy!" until something stopped my voice and he answered the last call with one more shuddering breath. Five times I called him and five times he answered. Any Biblical scholar or most followers of YHWH/Christ/Allah might recognize me referencing the call of abba, a name a child used to tell their father they were frightened or hurt or needing reassurance. it felt like something Biblical. Thank you. I needed this today - I know you wrote it 3 days ago but I saw it now, when I needed to. I woke up speaking out loud in the dead of night, leaving a voice-mail for my dad. At least, that's what my brain thought. I knew everything was a dream except that voice-mail, which promised seeing him soon. I do that fairly often now. Wake up talking to him, never quite remembering the words but knowing I spoke them into the ether of the night. And it's so hard because when I do that, part of my brain wants so badly to hear him answer back. I think that's why I've taken to actual speech and not just dreams. Peace and love to you as well 💜🕊
You really haven't heard anything by them until you've heard the studio versions of these songs produced by perhaps the greatest producer in the world, Jimmy Page (the band's guitarist). I highly recommend revisiting every song you've reacted to by them, and do another reaction to their studio recordings (which are some of the greatest achievements in audio recording history). It will open your eyes. Peace
Thirded. I always encourage people to listen to the studio versions first. The studio versions are the idealized versions of the songs, perfected to whatever level the people involved wished to perfect them. This is especially true for a band like Zeppelin that saw albums as whole entities and works of art, and were selective about what songs went on each album and in what order. They may have been masters of improvising and riffing on their songs in live performances, but the album versions were what all the improvisations were based on.
Quad it. Studio version first all the time, no exceptions. Later one can watch live versions for that special feel, but your base should be the studio version. Some live versions are great, but even then, studio first.
If you're diving into Led Zeppelin, I think you'll benefit from listening to the studio versions before listening to their live performances. Both are amazing, and certain live performances are unbeatable, but the artistic nuances really come through in what they put together in the studio.
I've often wondered if Robert was truly aware of how much he was adored by so many women. Led Zeppelin was the greatest rock group of all time! Each musician so extremely talented. The group broke up soon after the drummer passed away who was Robert Plant's closest friend. John's son appears in many performances. Robert's vocals are amazing and he continues his singing career today. Kashmir is my all time favorite song and it will be played at my funeral along with Stairway to Heaven. And, yes at 71, I am still in love with the man with golden curls and a killer smile! He's coming to my town in May and I can't wait...by the way I'll be in the front row! He should be added to your pantie club!
@@robperry5293 The Beatles attracted girls; Led Zeppelin attracted grown-ass women. Oh, and Pamela? Robert was fully aware of how women felt about him. He left many a satisfied groupie in his wake. He and Page both.
@@margaretflounders8510 Margaret...that's becuz yr 82 years young! Hey, did you mean you saw them in concert? Tell me you liked Karen Carpenter.... hehe
You just described 70’s music in 5 words…”takes you on a TRIP”. I am forever grateful to have been a teen in the 70’s. I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. As any boomer can attest…great times.
you should do a follow-up and react to the live Celebration Days concert where Bonham's son plays the drums filling in for his dad, and a bunch of late 60's aged men show those unfortunate to not have lived through the 70s why they are and forever will be one if not the greatest Rock band to have played the big stages. Same song, just a different tour, a different time. The band's demand of the audio engineer was to do what he had to do for the acoustics of the building and placement of the mix, but leave as much of the sound as raw as possible, no pitch adjustments, no vocal overlays, just raw as the moment creates.
Led Zeppelin was known for not playing the same song in the same fashion twice at live concerts. Highly inspirational and gifted musicians everyone of them. This is absolutely top class. I have listened to Led Zeppelin for more than 40 years...and can still find bits in theier songs which I swear I never "heard" before :-)
I was at the Led Zeppelin concert 1975 at Madison Square Garden in the orchestra pit - I paid $11 for the ticket and I was 15; years old that show was mind blowing.
One of their, if not the, best songs. I remember buying this album, Physical Graffiti, back in high school in '75. It spent months on my turntable. I don't know about outer body experience, after all this was the seventies probably something else. 😁 You should also check out their 2006 version of this with Jason Bonham on drums.
If you don't know about out-of-body-experiences, then you didn't smoke enough weed back then :D (That 70's Show had the basement scenes for a reason! LOL) Also, obligatory request for MSG "Whole Lotta Love" Live reaction. Guess what that song is about Britt! :D
25 years later they got together for 1 show and their Kashmir performance was just incredible I rank it up there with queens gig at live aid if not a reaction for your watch it yourself Jason Bonham filling in for his dad the drummer 200 million people applied for tickets to the show only 40,000 got them just incredible performance just amazing that 25 years later they sounded even better.
This song was 3 years in the making, creating an absolute masterpiece. Nothing like it!! The music of the 70's, the raw talent & versatility is unmatched, making it the greatest decade of music!!!!!!!!
Shout out to the sound engineer... even if I knew nothing of Bonham's rep, I'm sitting here listening to those drums... the mix is great: pump of the kick, snare cut, and cymbals have a power attack and decay I love...
Born 1960. hippies lol of the 70’s, trio of girls easily passed as 16, 1973 we snuck (from our parents) into their concert played in Baltimore. I can never describe in words how happy I was then, and even today watching their live version at Celebrating Day in London. I cried when watching because Plants voice still radiated “power.”Same trio, yes, the 3 of us together still BFF’s fell in love with Plant & Page. I feel (didn’t say look😂) the exact way I did then in 1973, as I do today in 2024. Thank you Led Zeppelin for all the memories you’ve given me throughout my life, my two sons, and now grandson. ROCK ON
I saw LED Zeppelin when I was 16 years old Labor Day Weekend 1969 and I’m still listening to all his music. The 60s was the best music of all time. Stairway To Heaven put them on the map, their # 1 song for sure! If you have never listened to it you will be blown away. Find the original version it’s on RU-vid. Every song is a winner that’s why so many people from that time ( baby boomers still listen to their music). I still have all my vinyl albums from the 60-70. Must listen to stairway to Heaven and the battle of evermore is incredible!
The sheer GENIUS of Led Zeppelin. Astonishingly powerful. Extremely gifted musicians all round. John Henry Bonham is the greatest drummer whoever drew breath. EVER. All together on one stage. Homo Sapiens have been around for 300,000 years, and we are SO blessed to exist at the same time as Led Zeppelin (and also that we have evolved sufficiently to be able to record their sound to play when they are not present).
If anyone who loves this song and hasn't heard the Page/Plant tour version when they added the Egyptian band and local orchestra's is missing out on what I consider the best version of this song. I suggest Irvine Meadows Amphitheater. Page wanted to redo 5 of their songs and the results are magical.
My dad was a flamenco dancer, so I grew up watching that dance style. I can see the choreography for this song so clearly, it's like I've already watched it somewhere. Great atmospheric piece; you're right that Zep takes you on trips. If you haven't tried "Since I've Been Loving You" yet, you'd absolutely love it. Great intense blues, and proof that there are two lead singers in the Band: Robert Plant and Jimmy Page's guitar.
You're going down this rabbit hole? You're gonna have A-blast,, The greatest rock band in history. No one's even close. Modern Music in general would not be what it is if not for the influence of the Led Zeppelin... R.I.P Bonzo😭 great reaction
Watching the Boston Symphony Orchestra headbanging, whilst performing this song with Page, and Plant, in '95, was one of the greatest musical experiences of my life. I wish we all had cameras back then. Unfortunately, that memory will just die with those of us who were there.
Britt After reacting to this song when Led Zeppelin were young band, now go to the future, many years later to 2007. Surviving members, Robert, John Paul Jones, and Jimmy Page reunited with original drummer, John Bonham's son, Jason Bonham for their iconic concert called Celebration Day, Tribute concert to their label, Atlantic Records' founder, Ahmet Ertegun who died year before in 2006. Video clip of this song is on YT
When Led Zeppelin reunited back in 2007, fans thought that LZ will do a world tour. But Robert Plant frowned the idea while Jimmy and John plus Jason wanted to the tour.
Hello Britt I’m Eddie F. I saw Led Zeppelin live in the mid 70’s. Very thankful to lived through their concert. It was crazy insane. Most of the 50,000 people were wasted on alcohol and every drug imaginable. Cops with guard dogs, fist fights, people passed out on the ground. I survived and love Led Zeppelin one of the greatest rock bands of all time. This was my first video I saw of yours. Thank you …
The greatest rock band ever!! You must try Kashmir, live at Celebration Day. They are older but just as fabulous. John Bonham’s son Jason is on drum kit. One of the best performances I’ve seen.
Awesome reaction, love all your reactions so much. I watch everything you put out. Epic song epic band - Page's very odd guitar tuning...eery... (DADGAD Versus normal EADGBE), Plant's rich eastern inspired lyrics, the drums playing in one time (4/4) and the guitar in another (3/4) leaves you at times ill at ease and at times intensely satisfied as they come together every 12 beats (3 X 4 = 12).....a masterpiece by the greatest band of all time...not even close... Led Zeppelin. You need not ever have heard of the actual place, Kashmir, but by song's end, when Plant Says 'I want to take you there" you have imagined a place you would want to be taken to. Epic ...awesome...masterpiece.
Such a crazy talented group of men. They were their own genre or Rock and they gave us all an endless list of great songs. One of my favorites is Ten Years Gone.
How fun to be at the beginning of the journey. Stops along the way need to include Over the Hills and Far Away, and In My Time of Dying. They were the best ever.
One of my faves from Zeppelin. Yet "Trampled Under Foot" is a Beast. The funk it contains is due to John Paul Jones the keyboardist for Zeppelin being inspired by Stevie Wonder "Superstitious" Clavinet on the organ.
While everyone loves live videos, Zeppelin is one group you are cheating yourself by not hearing the studio cuts. Their mixing was so far ahead of its time.
Ten Years Gone is on the same Album as Kashmir. My favorite song ever written. I love watching reactions to that song. But, make sure you listen to the studio version. The layers of guitar were almost impossible to perform live.
This was in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' where they played this song, but the line in the movie told him to play the first track on side 2 of Led Zeppelin IV, which is 'Misty Mountain Hop' (Another banger you should check out).
John Bonham just a Savage beast on the drums as always. In that part that you said you liked, it's got that really interesting tension but it's done and such a simple way. Pretty much everybody but the drums are in a slow 3/4 meter, while Bonzo is holding down a slow 4/4 meter. So they coincide perfectly every 12 beats, 4 bars of 3/4 and 3 bars of 4/4. Fun.
Its about the same thing all their songs are about, showing what a great musicians they are. Giving everyone a chance to shine and letting the crowd get involved, no matter what ur point of interest is.
I grew up a Led Zeppelin fan and I got admit probably most of the songs, I don’t know what they’re saying or I don’t know what they mean or something but I love them. I actually saw them twice in Los Angeles. I once read somewhere someone called Robert Plant’s lyrics, “Hippie lyrics” and I’ve just gone with that all my life and love the music.
Still ranked as together and individually at the top of their fields. Robert, one of the greatest rock frontmen ever, Jimmy Page with Jimmy Hendricks as the best ever lead guitarist, John "Bonzo" Bonham is still the best ever drummer the GOAT and John Paul Jones again in the top of the best ever bassist/keyboardist. The influence this band has had on past and present musicians is insurmountable. My favourite band!!!
Led Zeppelin crosses every genre they 4 of the greatest musicians that ended up in the same group. They love to tell a story but they also love the blues, funk, and soul. Kashmir is a song about Robert Plant’s observations while he traveled through Morocco. They named it Kashmir because it gave the song a enchanted vibe. The organist John Paul Johns was at times playing Moroccan music to go along with Pages heavy rig that is backed up by the Drummer John Bonham. I have seen them in concert twice best damn concerts ever. But you need to know Led Zeppelin does not play their songs in concert the way they recorded them in studio. They play off each other and no one concert is the same as another. They are musicians that love to play.
I love playing this on my guitar, it's hypnotic. I have to tune my guitar from standard e,a,d,g,b,e to d,a,d,g,a,d which is how Jimmy Plays it. It can be done in standard tuning but it's a little tricky.
New subscriber here - their music was intense, they played their shows - like it was the last day of their lives. Full bore all the way through. They played soft acoustic guitar music to heavier rock -- and everything in between. You should check out How Many More Times the studio version from their first album. The guitarist plays a scratchy, evil sound on his guitar with a violin bow -- you'll know it when you hear it. These guys really bring it. Both the singer and drummer were 20 yrs old on their first album recorded in Sept/Oct 1968 and released in January 1969.
Robert Plant said in a interview it was about the road journey itself rather than a specific geographical location: “It was a single-track road which neatly cut through the desert. Two miles to the east and west were ridges of sand rock. It looked like you were driving down a channel, this dilapidated road, and there was seemingly no end to it.” Hence, Plant said, the opening lyric: ‘Oh let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dreams.’
Nothing can imitate that incredible Mellotron sound in current music. Sometimes close to strings or organ ... but always with that unique edge on the sharp decay when the tape loops rewind quickly. JPJ provides a beautiful backing to Page's guitar and Bonham's driving rhythm. Thanks for your enthusiastic reaction video! Yes - "Like we're on a going on a trip in our favorite rocket ship." Peace.
The chit-chat before the song by the singer Robert Plant, is commonly referred to, by fans, as "plantations" and they are often both very funny and very weird. Cheers 🍺
Led Zeppellin KNEW what their songs were about, Kashmir alone took them years to perfectionate it before releasing it. Besides being great talented musicians they had incredible professionalism. It's heart breaking an interview Jimmy Page and Robert Plant gave years ago following their first big tour in the US that was apparently at the same time Elvis was touring. Elvis was asking his producers "who are these Brits who are making gigs as big as mine and selling out all of their dates in huge arenas?", he then listened to their music and wanted to meet the band, Led Zeppelin on owe and respect for the King couldn't refuse it and immediately accepted. Apparently Elvis struck them being so humble and in admiration for their music and never dumped on them his huge godlike status, instead he was begging the guys to not follow his steps and sell their talent to business and the music industry and always to be focused on the art. It impressed me a lot, knowing how it then ended for Elvis (and many, far too many others crushed by other people's greed).
This song in particular has been sampled dozens; maybe hundreds, of times. Puff Daddy has one of the most famous songs sampled with this song “Come With Me”
