Review of The Song Remains the Same

Considering the time when it was made and the filming technology available, this was a generally decent concert documentary but the intervening fantasy and home movie type footage was unnecessary for this viewer. Not being a major fan of Led Zeppelin I thought the stage performance would have been a lot better. It seems to me their raw power is captured better in studio recordings I've listened to, and that may be attributable once again to the sound equipment available at the concert venue. I also thought Robert Plant was a bit overwrought in his delivery, trying and failing to elevate himself as the quintessential rock god. As compared to say, Mick Jagger who genuinely seems to be having fun when performing, Plant's attitude seemed to be 'look at me, ain't I just the greatest'. I offer that just from what I saw in the film; I have no idea what Plant is really like so if I sound judgmental, so be it. On the other hand, Jimmy Page looked like he was working it and having a good time. 'Stairway to Heaven' was my favorite number from the show, most likely because I've heard it so many times elsewhere and find the lyrics fascinating. As for the rest, it all would have been helped by a spring clean from the May Queen.