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According to myth, Achilles was dipped in the river Styx to make him immortal. His mother held him by the heel, however, leaving it vulnerable. Paris killed him in the Trojan War by hitting him in the heel with an arrow.
Robert Plant wrote the lyrics about his travels throughout Morocco, Greece, and Spain. The music was inspired by Flamenco and Moroccan traditions. The lyrics were inspired not only by the travels but also by some of the poetry Robert was reading at the time, which includes William Blake. "Albion remains/sleeping now to rise again" is a reference to Blake's engraving
The Dance Of Albion
. The following is an excerpt from the poem that goes with the song:
Albion rose from where he labour'd at the Mill with Slaves.
Giving himself for the Nations he danc'd the dance of Eternal Death.
The references to the Atlas mountains, "The mighty arms of Atlas hold the heavens from the Earth," are simply a clever double-meaning to imply the Atlas mountains in a physical sense seeming to hold up the sky, as well as the reference to the titan Atlas and his task to hold the world on his shoulders.
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Mark - Phila, PA, for above 2
Robert Plant and his wife were in a car crash while on holiday in Greece which broke Plant's ankle. Instead of touring the US, Plant and Jimmy Page wrote material for
, then recorded it at Musicland Studios in Munich, Germany with Plant in a wheelchair. Plant got so excited while recording this that he fell and re-injured his ankle, similarly to the song's namesake, Achilles. The title was both an acknowledgment of Plant's broken ankle as well as to the mystic location in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco which inspired the lyrics.
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Nick - Warwick, RI
Jimmy Page overdubbed 6 guitar tracks to create a huge sound. In a 2007 interview with
Rolling Stone
magazine, Jimmy Page was asked about his memories of how he overdubbed the guitars in the studio: "It was done in one evening, the whole of the arrangement. To be honest with you, the other guys didn't know: 'Has he gone mad? Does he know what he's doing?' But at the end of it, the picture became clear. It was like a little vignette, every time something comes around."
Page takes particular pride in this track. He told
Guitar Player
magazine in 1977: "
and my control over all the contributing factors to that LP – the fact that it was done in three weeks, and all the rest of it – is so good for me. It was just good for everything really, even though it was a very anxious point, and the anxiety shows, group-wise – you know, 'Is Robert going to walk again from his auto accident in Greece?' and all this sort of thing. But I guess the solo in 'Achilles' Last Stand' on Presence is in the same tradition as the solo from 'Stairway to Heaven' on the fourth LP. It is on that level to me."
Led Zeppelin played this at the remainder of their live shows.
This is one of the longest Led Zeppelin songs. It runs 10:26.
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Comments: 171
Zebedyzak I am apparently a year younger than you. I became fully aware of the band early in the fall of '76 and The Song Remains the Same came out shortly thereafter. Presence gets a bad rap from some and it was the first and possibly the only Zep offering to find its way to the discount bins at the record stores. But for me it is one of their best along with the live album, Physical Graffiti, 3 and 1. (I know, that's half their catalog). I was lucky enough to get to see their last show ever in the US on July 24, 1977 in Oakland a couple weeks before my 15th birthday.
Miles - Pensacola
Although Led Zeppelin had already been around for several years before they released the totally awesome "Presence" album, this was the first Led Zeppelin album I had the great fortune to hear. I was approaching my 15th birthday at the time, just the right age to get into a classic rock band such as Zep. Since "Presence" was the first album of theirs I heard, "Achilles Last Stand" was the first of their songs I ever heard, and what a great introduction to a great band! This 10-minute masterpiece has the band in full flight and it is so brilliant that one might imagine the rest of the album is going to be hard put to keep up with such an overwhelmingly awesome opener. But never fear, there is plenty more classic rock magnificence where this came from, and all in all there is not a dull moment anywhere on the album. To me, "Achilles Last Stand" is more than just a song, it is what instantly converted me into a Led Zeppelin fan after wondering for a while just how brilliant they really were. But I must admit, I wasn't originally expecting them to be quite as brilliant as they turned out to be. I knew I'd like them, but they turned out to be a lot better than I expected, if you know what I mean. And for me, it all began with this particular track.
Zebedyzak - Uk
There is a pretty inspired cover of this on youtube, done by a band called "the secret team." the drummer is probably the highlight, other than the busty singer. worth checking out, imho.
Eric - Az
Insightful comments from many fans - one of the best songs by one of the greatest bands of all time!
Charlie - Sylvania,ohio,usa
Never really got in to this song for the lyrics. I always took it as Plant using mythology references to what was going on in his life at the time. I was always a fan of this song for the wall of guitar riffs that Jimmy built. As a drummer I always liked the fury that Bonzo displayed in this track. Oh, and yes I've always thought Heart ripped this song of with Barracuda.
David - Lakeland, Fl
This is an awesome song and one of Led Zeppelin's greatest hits, no doubt it is a shocker to music. First time I heard this song I really wasn't real keen to listen to a ten minute song, slowly though I started to tolerate longer songs, including this one. The lyrics still seem a little hazy to me and I do question myself to what Plants really referring to. His Achilles' tendon, Achilles Greek hero, or both?
Drake - Huntington Beach, Ca
Listening to Zeppelin you can trace the roots of so many groups, particularly those in the hard rock/heavy metal genre. You can certainly hear where Iron Maiden got their trademark galloping rhythm from.
Kieran - Brisbane, Australia
I think this is one Zeppelin's best works. The song is heavy and Page's guitar is excellent. I feel this Bonham's best drumming. Best track from Presence without a doubt.
Thomas - Roswell, Nm
Hey guys i Discovered something really EPIC on the "The song remains the same" dvd. With concerts from 1973
I dont remember exactly wich song, but after one song Zeppelin goes into a big jam where Page suddenly plays the Solo backing track of
Achilles last stand. You can see Jonesy really figuring out what to play , its really funny to hear and see.
Does anybody had seen the same thing???? Cause this is mabey the pre- version of Achilles last Stand!!!
Jamiro - Amstelveen, Netherlands
This Song in Troy? Wot a disgrace to a great song! Songs have been from time eternal- This is a Great one of our times and perhaps will become an ancient lore for futures unseen.
Never Mix Movies With Rock And Roll. (Movies are lame, fluff! Who says they are Art? its Kitch! you will grow out of them or you will not grow at all)
Only popcorn goes well with movies, Troy too.
Zetan - Pune, India
Possibly the most underrated song by Led Zeppelin. It is my personal favourite.
Ivar - Reykjavík, Iceland
I thank my dad for showing me led zeppelin, im only 14
Edward - Los Angeles, Ca
Mark form Phila, PA;
In mythology Atlas didn't hold the world on his shoulders. He did in fact hold the heavens from the earth to keep Uranus from having more children with Mother Earth.
Chris - Reno, Nv
Led Zeppelin and Yes are BOTH greatly talented, innovative bands. (Though admittedly I'd give the edge to Zep.) Now that I think of it, it DOES sound a bit like Yes, but they were going slightly in the prog-rock direction from Houses of the Holy onwards anyways. They use a lot of the same types of music structures, the galloping beat of Yours Is No Disgrace, the jarring, intense rhythms of South Side of the Sky, or the repeating guitar figure in Siberian Khatru. I wouldn't want to say which is better, Jimmy Page or Steve Howe, but I would call them the best guitarists rock and roll ever produced.
Liquid Len - Ottawa, Ns
The comment about 16+ guitar tracks? I'd be surprised if there are not at least that many...though not all at once of course. I'd be surprised if their are not as many, or more vocal tracks. This was about making an epic studio composition, though one they pulled off live pretty well, too. You simply can't say enough about how well Bonham and Jones played on this track. Led Zep was FAR FAR more than the sum of it's parts.
Bazzaman - Johnson, Vt
Oh my god! A marching band played this here in Laredo! I was like wow. Then when i head this i nearly fainted.... Pure awsomeness.
Israel - Laredo, Tx
Studio and live version (Knebworth)of this song are intense and freakin' amazing
David - Los Angeles , Ca
Jesus Chrrrrist! What could I say that hasn't yet been said? Uh, well... This sounds like Yes??!? HAA HAAAA HAAAAAAAAA! Lay off the dope man. This is a great song and many many singers, drummers, bassists and keyboard players could learn immensely from this song alone. Plant's vocals are awe-inspiring and should instill a sense of melody in every singer. The drums - TSSS, yeah, the drums. NOBODY even comes close. Not even Peart. Bass, keys? How many ways can we say UNDER-RATED? You hear about so many, and they all were great too, but the way J.P.J. PLAYS the bass and FEELS the melody and intuitively DRIVES the melody is singular on all fronts, there was no other like him. Ditto for his keys. And Page, how many other guitar players were wry enough to pull out from the ancients the lost chords and tunings from times past? Where's all this now? Tool is so great because they play a 6/8? HAAAA HAAAA HAAAAAA! Give me a break! Bust out Zep, and LEARN from your MASTERS!
Jesse - Madison, Wi
This song can be played over and over and never lose its edge. Jimmy Page and John Bonham ROCK!!!
Rabitt - Sugar Land, Tx
Here's a rather heavy thing to say....
This is the greatest song ever written. It is so epic, and has such incredible depth, in terms of sound, emotion, and substance. Simply the fact that it can grasp and hold the attention of almost anyone, for over 10 minutes, speaks volumes for the song. In fact... when you listen to it... you don't even realize how much time you've just devoted to one song... you wish it was longer.
Rootred in stories from Greek mythology, this song tells the story of Achillies and his best friend going off to fight. They speak of battles, and glory, and all of the fame they will have, when they come back from the war.
Jarod - Las Vegas, Nv
Slash, GNR's guitarist, was heavily influenced by Jimmy Page. That may explain why.
Schweet - Cincinnati, Oh
I wonder why so many ppl who like Led Zeppelin also like Guns N' Roses, they're not that similar, don't worry, I love both too
Steve - Winnipeg, Mb
I love how this song begins & ends the same way. Bohnam's drumming is f*cking propulsive.
Mike - Philadelphia, Pa
Definitely one of my favorite Zeppelin tunes , but as for long songs this is short... Dopesmoker by Sleep runs 73:07 on the cd version...its not as melodic but it is just as powerful as this song.
Luxxx - Chicago, Il
This is a great song. Everyone in my school thinks I am insane for loving 30 year old music but I could care less about them.
Marley - Springfield, Nj
This song is awesome (incredibly awesome) but I've heard longer. Dogs by Pink Floyd is over 17 minutes. Then there's octavarium by Dream-Theater, which is 23:59 long. That song rocks.
Trey - Kalamazoo, Mt
The longest song I've heard is Jethro Tull's "Thick as a Brick" - 43:50.
Michael - Oxford, -
This is Led Zeppelin's definitive song as far as I'm concerned, the best song ever, too, and my favorite song for all time.
George - Calumet City, Il
this is my favorite song, zeppelin is the greatest!!!
Robert - Pinson, Al
This song is incredible its not too long its very long though 10:16 Shine on You Crazy Diamond is 17 1/2 minutes And i am not joking here but i have heard a song 1 week ago that lasted on last fm 65:52 can you believe that i am absollutely fine with long songs
Jesus Of Suburbia - Frinton On Sea, Al
However you interpret this song, you cannot deny the emotion that it instills in us all. From the guitar work to the bass lines to the drum beat and lyrics, it is surely one of Led Zeppelin's finest moments. Those who think this song is about drugs should probably lay off them. Those who think a great song should have a time limit just don't get it.
Ted - Glens Falls, Ny
this song epitomizes everything Zeppelin was about. Page's guitar work was excellent, but Bonham's playing on this track is unbelievable.
Patrick - Greenville, Sc
Chills is right! I saw them in LA in '75, best show ever. Had tix for '76 but car accident scotched that. Saw 'em in Oakland in '77, a bit more sedate but the audience was sort of hushed too...outdoor daytime shows have a different feel anyway. Saw Plant & Page in St. Louis in '95, and it was right up there with 20 years earlier...amazing. Haven't heard the live CD version, but the Knebworth version was great...however, Page was sweating so much that my comment was "there's a fire at the wax museum!" I think he was still trying to kick heroin at that point.
Bob - St. Louis, Mo
I abs. love the song. its one of my fav zep songs...it shows each band members true talent and i could listen to it on repeat for hours...i abs. love it!
and not EVERY led zeppelin song is about drugs. actually, not to many are about drugs compared to other bands...and the drumming is AMAZING
Michelle - Scranton, Pa
Cisco M.f. - Andover, Nj
great song.
the drumming is great.
i drum to this in the shower :P
Paul - Columbia, Sc
Steve, are you serious? No...You can't be. Awesome song, though! Sorry Brian, but the song is 10:26 in length, so it is not "11 minutes long."
Peter Griffin - Quahog, Ri
This is the best Led Zeppelin song ever!
Flashman - Dallas, Tx
To me, this was Zeppelin's last truly great song. In particular, Page was at his absolute peak, with an extended multitracked solo (or duet? trio?) that was so evocative it may just have been his best. Oddly, it reminds me of Steve Howe's solo in "Yours is No Disgrace", albeit with higher intensity. It's probably not coincidence that a number of commentators are reminded of Yes, particularly with Jones's heavy bouncing bass line which recalls Chris Squire. Sadly, Page was soon to succumb to heavy heroin use and would never return to this level of brilliance.
Kent Lyle - Cincinnati, Oh
Totally a brilliant song. Being a drummer and a very Bonzo inspired drummer at that, I really feel for the part where the song transitions into the four stroke ruff phase. It's so powerful and almost military feeling, quite like the song suggests being the myth Achilles last stand. It really feels like it is the last stand in a long war. Lol maybe thats why the song is over 11 minutes.
Brian - Brantford, Canada
great song from a very much under-rated album...ZEPPELIN RULES!!!
Kenny - Wilmot, Nh
This is Led Zeppelin at their very best, a hard rock masterpiece.
Ryan - Marion, Ia
Great song, period.
Dylan - Olmsted Falls, United States
Great song!!!it's my favourite zep song. Everytime I hear it I really shudder from the glory of this song.About what can I say first:the guitar???the vocals???the bass???or the drums???.Jimmy page is the greatest rock guitarist and we have this song and ''stairway to heaven'' as a proof.AND THE MEMBERS OF THE BAND LIKE THIS SONG:
Jimmy Page has been quoted as saying that "Achilles Last Stand" is his favourite Led Zeppelin song
AND Plant got so excited while recording "Achilles Last Stand" that he fell and re-injured his ankle, similarly to the song's namesake ACHILLES.
I am from greece and when I read the lyrics I understood(maybe) what was it about.Plant describes the journey and the emotions of greek soldiers when travelling to troy(and especially about Achille and his pride)and at the same time he describes his emotions about his family trip in morocco and greece and the accident they had.perfect match!!!!!:)maybe he wants to show his weakness at that period(he was on a wheelchair)and he probably compare his weakness with Achille's weakness(his heel).
the only thing I know for sure is that only robert plant and no one else, knows what the lyrics are really about...
Afterall I adore this song.
Maria - Athens, Greece
Fantastic song from the 2nd best zeppelin album. IV comes first, then equal physical graffiti houses of the holy and this. The guitar is great.
Tim Boyd - Sydney, Australia
Probably the greatest rock song of all time.
Matt - Detroit Rock City, Mi
I absolutely love this song. One of my favorite parts is the second time that Plant says 'For the mighty arms of Atlas hold the heavens from the Earth'. It just occurred to me a few days ago that Atlas probably also referred to the mountains. Probably due to Robert's travels there.
Of course, the lyrics are amazing too. I just like his voice so much at that point.
Tatiana - City X, Sc
Amazing song. I completly understand Steve's grief about being the only person in a class to love the Mighty Zeppelin. I've noticed that not only Heart but other bands have copied the guitar riff from this piece. That just goes to show how amazing Jimmy Page was at making riffs. Shame it isnt longer, I never get sick of hearing this song.
Page - London, Canada
u people understand the hurt that i get i am th only one who loves this song in my class, i listened to it 50000 times, love the lyrics and achilles greek stuff
Steve - Winnipeg, Canada
With John Bonham's immensely powerful drumming, John Paul Jones's galloping bass line (played on a custom Alembic made eight string bass), Jimmy Page's overdubbed orchestral guitar arrangement (the dozen or so guitar tracks having been recorded in Munich in a single session), and a dramatic, epic guitar solo which is considered by many to be among Page's best, this song is awesome!!!!!!!!!
Wilson - Atlanta, Ga
This is one of my 5 favorite zep songs. The lyrics and the music feel so unique and meaningful unlike most music in today's "rock" scene.
Mike - Los Angeles , Ca
i find this to be an incredibly moving song...there's so much raw energy with the pounding drums, driving bass, and of course jimmy's guitar and plant's vocals...the solo fits the song perfectly and i love that part where it sounds like a bunch of different guitars crying out desperately...brilliant
Ajay - Boston, Ma
Led Zeppelin is the greatest band ever, i especially love this song. Paige and Bonham rock in it, and Plant is brilliant. I especially love its references to greek mythology.
Robbie - Port Orange, Fl
does anyone else think that bonzo's drums sound like machine guns in this song?? good lord!!! and the solos?? unreal!! gives me the shivers just thinking about it.
Mike - Riverside, Ca
The title of this song is a double entendre. Achilles could only be mortally wounded in the heel. So while it can be read as a 'last stand' meaning a final fight to the death, it can also be read literally as his 'last standing' in which sense he would never be able to stand again, and would therefore be mortally wounded. So it has two meanings that mean the same thing....clever.
Ed - Ottawa, Canada
I think the first verse at least is about some time off that the band got (canceled tour maybe?.. "oh the songs to sing when we at last return again") And how it helped Robert to rest and maybe find himself, and become stronger and more spritual, maybe comparing himself to Achilles.
Steve - Central, Nj
great bass line and work by Jones, never missing a sigle beat.. hard rocking drumming by Bonham. nice vocals interpretation for Robert Plant. and a sad feeling solo from Page.. enough said..
the first time i heard this song was like a 19 sec. demo.. and the beat got sticky in my head...
Esteban - Tijuana, Mexico
i love this song so much i wont say its perfect because rock n roll isnt about perfection
Elie - London, England
I heard once that there are actually 16 or 18 guitar tracks on this song...verification anyone?
Jesse - Toronto, Canada
I feel sorry for Robert for hurting his ankle, but it's pretty funny that he fell off his wheel chair because he was so excited about this song... I can picture the guy singing and maybe trying to pull something crazy like he does on stage, except on his wheel chair... But anyways, amazing song. Jimmy Page's solo is incredible-- it's very uplifting for me. I always get chills from listening to it. You've gotta watch Led Zep perform this live, it's very cool how Robert and Jimmy interact when Robert is singing "ahh-aha, ahh-aha" (i don't know how to write it). it looks like they're gonna bite each other.
Pat - Flagstaff, Az
The mighty arms of Atlas does not refer to the Atlas Mountains, but of the Titan, Atlas, who bore the spheres of the heavens.
Taylor - Sioux Falls, Sd
Is it just me, or is the first big guitar solo the greatest guitar solo ever? It gives me chills every time I hear it.
Nathan - Austin, Tx
Didn't Heart start out as a Led Zeppelin tribute band? So maybe the similarities between this and barricuda ARN'T just a coicidence...;-)
and for Elaine, it sounds like a quick yelp at the end of the live performances, not a word, just an AHH!
Tom - East Lyme, Ct
First, I want to say this is my favorite song of all time. Second, I've watched 2 seperate videos of this song live. In both, Plant says something right at the end and it usually echoes. Does anybody have a clue as to what he's saying?
Elaine - Spokane, Wa
what are you guys talking about!??!?! "Under-the-radar album? This is my FAVORITE album!!!! With songs like this one (my favorite song of all time), nobody's fault but mine, royal orleans, and tea for one...you can't go wrong!!
Tom - East Lyme, Ct
Thats an Interesting theory Dave, o and did u mean "Francis Ford Coppola" the same dude that wrote the Godfather? o and i hear the similarities between "One" and this and "Barracuda" also...all three are great songs
Jeff - Sothington, Ct
this song rocks! my problem is i cant listen to a song for more than five minutes... so i haven't exactly listneed to whole thing yet. but it still rocks!
Nick - Ledzephead, United States
i lovvvvvvvvvvve this song!!! one of my favs, Robert Plant is a god
Trisha - Okc, Ok
Please - this song is not about drugs. It was inspired by Robert's trip to Greece in 1975, where he was in a serious car accident. While recovering in bed he was reflecting upon his trip to Greece (which conjured up images of Greek mythology) as well as his life and times in Led Zeppelin (all the fun and adventure they experienced together touring and visiting other lands around the world), and whether or not this would be the end of them as a band. Jimmy, too, was pondering this, as were Jonesy and Bonzo. With all the tension and lack of certainty surrounding them at the time, what you get as a beautiful musical consequence is the breathtaking epic that is Achilles Last Stand. Yes, it sounds positive and adventurous, but also, at least to me, a bit sad, for it truly was their final masterpiece, and a bit of a dirge-like farewell to the power and glory they personified both on their studio albums and on stage. They had their moments after 1976, but there was nothing like the majesty we all get to hear and see on How The West Was Won and on the first four or so hours of the DVD. Led Zeppelin - the most talented rock band ever!
Danny - Philadelphia, Pa
thats true i never realized how much of a "galloping" bass part this song has..definitely my all time fav song and fav to play along with on bass
Spencer - Richmond, Va
This is the perfect rock song. The song has no flaws. none. It is Zeppelins best song, the problem is it is off their worst album. But it is Bonhams best studio Drum track, his fills are amazing and genius, Plants lyrics are great; the lyric refers to Zeppelins travels, and there new Tax Exile from England, imposed by Mr. Dennis Healy. Plant describes it as " A song about leaving home." Page's guitar was never better, as well as Jones, who keeps the gallop-type beat going. Above all it is perfect rock song because the song, in 10 minutes or so, kicks your ass and throws you out on the curb, and then it ends.
Garrett - Orange , Ca
Jimmy last great guitar epic. This and The song remains the same are the band at its best.
Kurdt - Concord, Nh
alright so John Bonham goes crazy in this song. He does this one fill thats so cool. I love this song along with all the other zeppelin songs.
Zach - Chicago, Il
This is my favorite Led Zeppelin song of all time. I really like how Zeppelin took a shot at progressive rock with the lyrics and the song itself (being a sort of extended piece). This song sounds like a heavy metal Yes or Floyd song.
Alex - Fort Mill, Sc
The song does seem too short when listening to it, I agree. Also this does sound a lot like YES. Zeppelin should have pull off more songs like this.
Scott - Canton, Oh
not just the drums dude. the vocals=perfect, every note hit just right. the guitars=pristine AND the drums=so so so awesome.
Jeanette - Irvine, Ca
I don't know if its just me but, does this song seem way, way shorter when you lesten to it? Maybe its just tht good
Tom - East Lyme, Ct
This song is not long enough. Those drums are so so so ASWOME!
Ryan - Brentwood, Ca
i think around 9:11 when robert hits that note is one of the most amaziing moments in any zeppelin song. robert plant is definitely the best vocalist and lyricist(?) everrr...i always listen to this song when im running because it makes you feel like youre on a journey or something
Spencer - Richmond, Va
Great song, wouldn't change a thing about it. I don't know why anyone would complain that it is too long, because if it was shorter in anyway it would not be as good.
Jonathan - Toronto, United States
Call me stupid or crazy or whatever, but I think this would be a really cool graduation song....I wish it was mine...
Dhani - Casselberry, Fl
I definatly agree with John from australia, (7 down from this), but what about the Immigrant song and tangerine, two great songs but short too, but as seen on the DVD and the CD (How the West Was Won) they have the power to expand there songs with awesome solos if thy wanted to, MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIME!!
Tom - Dosen't Matter, Ct
This is the closest LZ came to sounding like Yes.
Ben - Golden, Co
However much you analyse it, the song remains the same :P
Daan - Tegelen, Netherlands
This is one of my favorite Zep songs. Page's guitar (or guitars) sounds majestic and combined with the "rat-tat-tat-tat" on drums by Bonham just sounds awesome. This song is about a long and ambitious overseas journey to a battle to conquer land and replace the king of that land.
Mo - Newark, Nj
O never mind. It's HTWWW. I don't remember that performance, which is surprosing because that DVD has great performances on it. I aught to listen closer next time. I have the DVD though.
Stefanie - Rock Hill, Sc
I agree with Jeanette on the whole continuing in to the eighrties thing. It just wouldn't have been the same.
Stefanie - Rock Hill, Sc
I think songs LONGER than 4 minutes are the best. It prooves Zeppelin's TALENT. The bands these days just can't last more than 4 minutes can they?
John - Kalgoorlie, Australia
Yeah they shouldn't have continued on to the 80's, but they shouldn't have excluded Jonesy from their reunion tours.
Dan - Lee, Nh
i agree with stephanie about the whole mellow issue. as for continuing into the 80s...thats a bad idea because it wouldn't be led zeppelin anymore. see no one can replace any members of the band no matter how good they are just because of the issue that it won't be led zeppelin anymore. i agree with their decision. plus whos better than bonham?
Jeanette - Irvine, Ca
This song is OK, but I recommend other Zeppelin songs. This song is too mellow for my tastes. Zeppelin has some other sick songs. I like headbanging songs like The Immigrant Song and Black Dog. Kasmir and Stairway To Heaven are classics. Their Early stuff like Dazed and Confused, Whole Lotta Love and Heartbreaker are good too. John Bonham was a great drummer, he would have been hard to replace, but I think Zeppelin should have continued into the 80's. They may have surpassed even the Beatles and The Rolling Stones by if they continued. I also Highly reccomend Guns N' Roses, they are quite a contrast from Zeppelin but they're still of the almost the same caliber. Also, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Metallica, Motley Crue and Pearl Jam are good. So are Kiss, Van Halen and Green Day. Still Zeppelin tops all.
Billy - Boston, Ma
This song reamins one of the greatest testaments to Zeppelin's skill and ingenuity. The version of this on Zeppelin's How the West Was Won DVD is indisputably one of the greatest performnaces of any song by any band. If you haven't checked it out, you have no idea what you are missing! This song evokes so much emotion it sends shivers down my spine. Definitely one of the classic Zeppelin tunes of all time.
Scott - Canton, Oh
I first heard this song on the radio one night when I was trying to catch some Z's, and I had to stay up until it was finished playing so I could hear them say what the title was!:) This song really grooves with the classic Page riffs and Plants intrinsic vocals.
Jeffmeister - Westminster, Md
this is one of the best zep songs in my opinion. it captures that semi mythic quality that can be found in their other songs like stairway to heaven.
Jordan - Shokan, Ny
This song defines led zeppelin, the guitaring is great, the vocals are great, the drumming blows away anyone who has ever drummed, I mean bonham was amazing and so was the base, ot is one of the best zeppelin songs, and probably my favorit song
Scaramanga - San Diego, Ca
By far my favourite song. Jones is doin some damn good base in the backround.
Geoff - Calgary, Canada
Anyway, after you read my comment Jeanette, I think we need to keep talking about "Achilles Last Stand" again. The other posters might get annoyed with us.
Stefanie - Rock Hill, Sc
i read that in a beatles magazine. seriously, its a Paul McCartney quote. i can't remember it exactly but he said something about how we only use 10% of our brains and lsd expands that creatively and politicians should use that to help govern better.
Jeanette - Irvine, Ca
John would be more likely to tell children to take heroin than Paul. That's because John's that crazy. Plus, I'm not sure if Paul took heroin. John did but it didn't last long. He had kicked the habit a few months later.
Stefanie - Rock Hill, Sc
juan sounds like he agrees with my friends music theory: "songs longer than 4 minutes generally suck." no wonder she hates this song....another quote from her (in reference to this song): "well i like the first two minutes of it!
Jeanette - Irvine, Ca
actually its pronounced ack-EE-lees.
Jeanette - Irvine, Ca
Juan:I think It sucks because its too long.
If your a TRUE LED ZEPPELIN FAN(which your not)it doesent matter how long the song is, it cold be 1:50 to 90 minutes long-it just doesent matter with the mighty ZEPPELIN. I also love Pink Floyd, but if you havent noticed the songs Shine on You crazy Diamond, Dogs, Sheep (3 Different ones), Pigs, A Saucerful of Secrets, Echos, Atom Heart Mother and Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast are all over 10 minutes. And their all great songs! And are you gonna say you hate Zep's In My Time of Dying and Carouselambra suck cause their over your time limit? How bout the cd's How the West Was Won, do you like the versions of Whole Lotta Love, Dazed and Confused or Moby Dick? As you can see, i love the bands i listen to, and it just pisses me off to here someone bash'em like that, just listen to the music.
David Corino - Hawley, Pa
The greatest guitar solo(s) ever.....? plus: Jamal, you pronounce just as it is spelt Achilles Last Stand. Take my awsome polls: http://www.misterpoll.com/728242186.html
David Corino - Hawley, Pa
o really? i didn't know that. but i kinda think paul would tell children to take heroin...but anyway thats not what i think that songs about.
Jeanette - Irvine, Ca
I said kid, because Julian was a kid during that time, and he was having to deal with his father and mother getting divorced. In fact, the father-son relationship between him and John was pretty much non-existent for quite awhile. John just wasn't a father figure to him really! Okay guys I'll shut up about "Hey Jude". I get a bit carried away sometimes.
Stefanie Magura - Rock Hill, Sc
Jeanett: A song that some people think is about drugs is "Hey Jude" believe it or not. Some people think Paul wrote it as a message for people to take heroin. I'm definitely not one of those, and Paul wrote it for Julian Lennon for goodness sakes! He wouldn't tell the kid to take drugs! I'm sorry. It really just bugs me.
Stefanie Magura - Rock Hill, Sc
The guitar solo makes the hair on my arms stand up and gives me goose bumps. I wish this song could go on forever.
Ryan - Brentwood, Ca
well to be fair what beatles songs that AREN'T about drugs are interpreted as being about them? i mean as much as i hate going along with the whole "because it takes you to a somewhat different plane of reality it is about drugs" thing, i can see how a song like lucy in the sky with diamonds is about drugs, and i don't think anyone can argue with that. however people making PINK FLOYD songs into drugs does bug me. and this songs definitely not about drugs.
Jeanette - Irvine, Ca
The fact that there people who think that every Led Zeppelin song is about drugs is funny. People do the same thing to Pink Floyd and some Beatles songs tthough too.
Stefanie Magura - Rock Hill, Sc
Read some Greek Mythology gguys. The song isn't about drugs you ding-bats! Everyone knows who Achilles is!
Stefanie Magura - Rock Hill, Sc
this song is long, but personally i wish it was longer. its one of my favorites. the ending vocals are sooooo awesome. you know those aaaaaAAAAAAAh!s at the end. also the guitar is awesome. you know its gonna be good from the beginning where its all calm and suddenly shifts to the harder rock going through most of the song.
Jeanette - Irvine, Ca
Anyone who thinks this song, or any Led Zeppelin song is too long is obviously not a dedicated enough fan. Sure a lot of their songs are long, but in the end, its well worth it.
Danny - Sydney, Australia
"I think It sucks because its too long. I respect Led Zeppelin, in fact that's my favorite band together with Pink Floyd. Should liisten to other better songs like Black Dog or Stairway to Heaven
- Juan, Miami, FL"
..."It" is only 2 minutes and twenty-two seconds longer than Stairway. Thank you and good night.
Sjb - Waco, Tx
whoever says this is about drugs cracks me up. every song by led zeppelin you look up has some idiot saying its about drugs. i recommend reading a book on greek mythology or SOMETHING because that is NOT what this song is about. but thanks for entertaining me by posting that! by the way this song is one of the best songs of all time.
Jeanette - Irvine, Ca
Is every song about drugs these days???? Common this is about some greek dude. Its also like the most underated song zepplen played, mostly cause its so long, but I mean its got some crazy guitar, along with some intense driums, it's definetly a all time great.
(and one more thing, the french prounounceiation of Achilles is "Asheel" not that anyone really gives a flying fart, but I thought id just throw it in there)
Adam - Durham, United States
this song is soooooo good! this is my favorite song ever along with a few other songs... it has such good guitar! i can't imagine anyone saying they don't like this song! it is so awesome!
Jeanette - Irvine, Ca
is anyone that unimaginative to think this song is about drugs.if you think that, i suggest you read a book instead of getting high and playing video games.im not calling plant a genius,though i love this song,but ill give him enough credit to think that in his mind he could write something a little more than an ode to an acid trip.i suppose "the lord of the rings" is about magic mushrooms.
Scott Moore - Boston, Ma
Just to set the record strait about some comments made about achilles and the lyrics in this song: Achilles did not actually wish to participate in the Trojan war, he was very keen to avoid it in fact. When the greeks came to seek his aid in the war, he actually went so far as to dress up like a woman to avoid them noticing him (mythological version of draft dodging?). The main reason for his avoiding the war was his mother's urging for him not to. His mother who was a goddess prophisized death for him should he go (which is what happened) and so put him up to the cross dressing. Even during the war once he had already got to troy he had many disagreements with his general (king agamemnon) about the war, especically with a slave girl named bresis who originally belonged to him but agamemnon took from him. For a long period he refused to go to battle but instead sulked in his tent. Only after Hector (a trojan) killed his younger cousin and best friend in battle, did Achilles decided to seek vengence and then went and killed Hector.
Jack - Nova, Dc
i love long songs only if they arnt boring though
this and shine on you crazy diamond and echoes are my favorite songs
Tony - St Louis, Mo
I don't realy much care about the song's meaning.. I just know that - to me - it's the best Zeppelin song there is. Jimmy Page is a... no THE Guitar God.
Michael - Frederick, Md
I can say without fear of contradition, that Achilles Last Stand is about Led Zeppelin having to move from England because of tax reasons. The band moved to Jersey and then while holidaying in Europe, Robert and family went through their terrible ordeal.Robert used this rest and recuperation time, to pen the lyrics. Thanks - Richard Cole
Luke - Sheffield, England
is there any way that it could be about WWII?
Danur - Lead, Sd
By awesome song, I was talking about "achilles Last stand", but "Shine On You crazy Diamond" is awesome too.
Stefanie Magura - Rock Hill, Sc
I'm fine with long songs though, and I've gotten use to it. I think 'Shin On You Crazy Diamond" is about 15 minutes long. I might be off on that though. Awesome song1 A little repetitive... but still awesome!
Stefanie Magura - Rock Hill, Sc
I don't know if anyone agrees with me, but "Achilles Last Stand" kind of reminds me of "beracuda" by heart. That's because they have the same beat, and are in the same key. It would also make sense, because Ann and Nancy Wilson are apparently juge fans of Led Zeppelin.
Stefanie Magura - Rock Hill, Sc
Yeah, it is a great song,and really long too.
Stefanie Magura - Rock Hill, Sc
best led zep song
Tony - St Louis, Mo
I think It sucks because its too long. I respect Led Zeppelin, in fact that's my favorite band together with Pink Floyd. Should liisten to other better songs like Black Dog or Stairway to Heaven
Juan - Miami, Fl
JP Jones uses an Alembic 8-string bass on this song. It makes for a huge bass sound--which this song most certainly has.
Sam - Boise, Id
this is the best song ever
Dino - Athens, Greece
Ok, this is the best guitar performance ever. jimmy is the best guitarist.
Dino - Athens, Greece
Why does Led Zeppelin rock so hard...its like a cult!!!!!!! I bought one album last summer, and before I know it, i have ever album, room full of posters, and two lp's!!!!! ROCK ON
Will - Mobile, Al
Personally, I think this song is quite simply about Plant's trips through the Mediterrnean, using referances to Greek/Achaen myth to tell it. Originally, I thought it was simply about Homer's 'The Iliad', but reading into the lyrics, I'm not sure it's entirely based on it. An excellent song regardless of what it's about- one of the few 10+ minute songs that keeps me on the edge for each minute.
Kiddo - Curramulka, Iceland
I saw Zep in 77 and they did this tune with exceptional fury. The guitar Jimmy used the night I saw them was his Doubleneck. This is definately a Top 5 Zep tune and I heard Keith Richards once said that if you'd like to see the best guitarist in the world watch Jimmy Page playing Achilles Last Stand live. Nuff Said. Watch the DVD version it's totally awesome.
Rock On!
Bryan - Brunswick, Ga
This is the most amazing performance ever, it is on the Led Zeppelin DVD. It give me chills every time, and I would give anything to have seen it live.
Alex - Rochester, Mi
this is a really cool song and the overlapping is what I think what really made me like it. Such loud music really gets me going. Only if it is good music though.
Andrew - Illinois, Il
saying page is the best guitarist ever is an understatement...
George - No. Hampton, Nh
April, 1972 was also when Led Zeppelin embarked on a US tour. Whenever Led Zeppelin had songs about battles and mythology (i.e.-"Immigrant Song, No Quarter, etc.) Robert Plant was usually using it as a metaphor for Zeppelin's live shows and their unbelievable fan base. Though Plant was an undeniable child of the Hippy Generation (the only one in the band actually), he never really expressed his political views in his lyrics. He was much more fascinated by the "cosmic energy" with the millions of screaming fans, particularly in the States.
Adrian - Wilmington, De
i agree with keewa (the longest comment) about what it means and some of the best and most mind-numbing rifts EVER!
Robert - Chicago, Il
I think everyone is over analyzing the song. I dont think it is really about the Vietnam war as most people are suggesting. For one thing this would be about the only song where there is some kind of politcs involved. Very few bands will write only one or two songs on politics. I think that the song is that even things that are thought to be immortal (like achilles during the trojan war) have faults (just like achilles heel)that will bring that thing down. "Into the sun the south the north, at last the birds have flown
The shackles of commitment fell, In pieces on the ground ". I think this line supports my theory. I am only 16 and really dont know all the facts about zeppelin nor obviously was I alive during the conflict with Vienam. Another reason Why I dont think this is about the war is because the fact that they seemed to use more Norse mythology rather than greek like in this song. They could have made a song about an Norseman invasion which would have held more true to their theme. By using Achilles I think they really wanted to stress the point of how everything, even things that are belived to be invicible, can be destroyed. Also is anyone knows of any good biographies I could read please tell me, thanks.
Louis - San Diego, Ca
This is one of if not the best Led Zeppelin songs ever! It might be about Greek mythology but I guess its best to take a song as you want. Does anyone know if there nay CDs avaliable with a live version? I was suprised to see it wasnt on the DVD, HOW THE WEST WAS WON or the BBC sessions. I would love to here it live!
Oli - Andover, England
It has to be simply the best song of zeppelins of and of all time.The guitar rifts are brillant and I think robert sings the best in this song. and is it hell about drugs whoever stupidly wrote it above
Stephen - Donegal, Ireland
What guitar does Jimmy use in this song? any one?
Docmeson - Austin, Tx
The minute i read about this i agreed with most of you on some stuff, i think zeppelin decided to do this song about the trojan war as oposed to what was happening in vietnam, but the lyrics don't specifically talk about vietnam, not at all it's just about troy... when robert talks about turned to you and you smiled at me hes talking about his cousin patroclus, these two warriors were also lovers and i think being as gay as robert plant is (in a good way of course) he felt identified with this, the fact that they go on tours had robert thinking about adventure and the great heroes from the past... and yeah achilles and patroclus danced as they fought like in the troy movie, i was also very dissapointed not to see it in the film, but led zeppelin rarely accepts one of their songs being used by others.
Bruno - Lima, Peru
My favourite guitar riff of all time. One of my fave Led Zeppelin songs as well.
James - Bransgore, England
this song is clearly a song about warfare and greek mythology, one only has to listen to the lyrics to see this,
It was an April morning,
When they told us we should go.
As I turned to you,
You smiled at me.
How could we say no?
Where might they be going? to Troy (where achilles died) to fight the Trojans, it could be said that possibly their Summons arrived on an April Morning to join the fighters and as he turned to his wife(?) he saw the pride in her eyes and felt that he could not turn down the call to arms.
With all the fun to have,
To live the dreams we always had.
Woa, the songs to sing,
When we at last return again.
All the fun to have, war could be exciting for a soldier who may be eager to prove themselves, likewise the dreams reference, then the Songs to sing (reference to epic greek poetry?) about the war, like homer's illiad.
Sending off a glancing kiss,
To those who claim they know.
To know the streets the seaman hears,
The devil is in his hole.
the speaker could be sending a glancing kiss to his lover whom he is leaving behind on his way to war, Seaman - the Greeks went to Troy in thousands of triremes on the ocean (troy was located in northern Turkey), the devil would also have clearly revelled in warfare as it is that kind of thing.
Oh, to sail away,
To sandy lands and other days.
Oh, to touch the dream,
Hides inside and never seen, yeah!
Sailing away to war and Sandy lands (The battles of Troy were fought mainly on beaches), touching their dreams of Ultimate Glory that was hidden inside them but never before seen because they had no outlet for it before.
Into the sun, the south, the north,
Lies the first of hope.
The shackles of commitment fell,
In pieces on the floor.
Hope that they will pull through and be victorious against their enemies in the end and they travelled into the rising sun moving east towards Turkey. Their shackles of commitment fell in pieces when they arrived their because it was more of a free-for-all.
Oh, to ride the wind,
To tread the air above the din.
Oh, to laught out loud,
Dancing as we fought the crowd.
To ride the wind as the gods to, above the battlefield moving around choosing who should live and who should die, the battlefield is the din and the speaker wants to escape from it and become godlike himself, or one of the heroes that became immortal and could risk to dance around as they fought weak mortals because they were impervious to anything, an immortal Like Achilles who was graceful even when dispatching enemy soldiers.
To seek the man who's pointing hand,
The giant step unfolds,
With guidance from the curving path,
That churns up into stone.
not too sure about any of this verse to be honest.
If one bell should ring,
In celebration for a king,
So fast the heart should beat,
As proud the head with heavy feet, yeah!
The King is probably Menelaus, the king whose wife Helen was taken by Paris to Troy in the first place, upon her safe return he would have been happy enough to merit celebration, the Heart also beats fast whilst in the heat of the action on a battlefield and the proud head with heavy feet believes he has done well in battle regardless of how tired he is.
Days went by when you and I,
Made an eternal summers glow.
As far away and distant,
Our mutual time to grow.
Oh, the sweet refrain,
Soothes the soul and calms the pain.
Oh, Albion remains, sleeping now to rise again.
The speaker possibly remembers his lover that he left at home and how they spent summers together and made them seem to last forever and how they grew together as one, the sweet refrain could be music of the Gods to sooth the soul of the warrior and calm the pains of his wounds, Albion is an old english term for England, so england could possibly be involved.
Wondering and wondering,
What place to rest the search.
The mighty arms of Atlas,
Hold the heavens from the earth.
I always heard this Line as "wandering and wandering" as if the speaker is searching for something, this is confirmed with "what place to rest the search" as if the seeker is searching for something he desperately desires, like achilles who sought ultimate glory. The mighty arms of Atlas (The Titan) did hold the heavens from the earth as he was made to do for eternity by the Olympians as punishment for his crimes.
I know the way, know the way, know the way, know the way.
I know the way, know the way, knowthe way, know the way,
could be interpreted as a conclusion to the "where to rest the search" idea as if someone is telling Achilles he knows the way to Ultimate Glory.
the following verses are repetitions of the Atlas Imagery.
Keewa - Fairbanks, Al
AH...uh, I think my point is slightly skewed...so lets try again. Led Zeppelin by leaving the safety of their homes and their loved ones, travelling the world etc. make their names for themselves by playing their music - this is how they acheive their glory. Achilles and other Greeks similarily cross the oceans, leave their home for some ten years to find glory in battle. I think thats slightly less convoluted...
Kevin - Riverside, Ca
This is tough because I really like the whole Vietnam theory after all the Trojan war is a perfect comparison. But I think Pants was onto something. It isn't about touring but I believe it attempts to draw a comparison between Achilles quest for ultimate glory with Led Zeppelins own. It is a rather apt comparison and extremely insightful if not egotistical. Then again this was Achilles beef in the opening of the Iliad; essentially - "If I am to be overshadowed/demeaned by Agamemnon I will not fight." Not so childish if you consider he knew he would die if he fought. But with restitution Achilles rejoins the fight he knows he will perish in (it simply doesn't matter how). WHY??? Ultimate Glory. That is the trade. His life for Ultimate Glory. Achilles is the greatest warrior who ever lived and by invoking his name and legend, Led Zeppelin has risen(oh the irony)to become the greatest Rock band that has ever graced this earth - Ultimate Glory. Oh, and yes I was listening to "Achilles Last Stand" while writing this...
Kevin - Riverside, Ca
Oh man i always get chills when i hear this song, I can easily say that it's Led Zeppelin's best...and of course my personal favorite song of all time. The solo is amazing...the drumming is perfect...the vocals are bone-chilling.
Alex - Clinton, Ct
I honestly get chills when i hear this song...the guitar solo kicks ass and the drums complement it like nothing else.
Jack - Lakewood, Ca
I was so disapointed when this wasn't in Troy. Shame! Shame!
Brian - Mayfield Heights, Oh
In the Dazed and Confused TSRTS version, the band goes into an interlude that sounds like an early version of Achilles Last Stand.
Bill - W.i., Ny
The line "it was an april morning when they told us we should go" is followed by "I turned to you, you smiled at me; how could we say no?" The song is about going on tour - travelling the world. You could count the songs Zep wrote about drugs on one hand. This isnt one of them.
BTW, Heart ripped off the rhythm section big time for their "Barracuda". Some of the drum fills are note-for-note.
Pants - Calgary, Canada
I don't think they did...but wouldnt it be sweet if this song was played during the credits of "Troy"? Great song by the way.
Sean - Stockton, Ca
the guitar riff is great Bonham is such a great drummer...RIP
Dylan - Marietta, Pa
The song lyrics retell combined rehash of the rich mythological lore Plant was fond of, nothing more. His artistic license delivered masterpieces such as this in the same manner as his re-interpretation of Willie Dixon's and Howling Wolf's blues chestnuts.
The band and indiviual members had little to do with the anti-war movement of the late 60s & early 70s. For sure, they promoted peace & love with thier hippy peers, yet did little to nothing to lead any movement.
Sled - St. Louis, Ne
My favorite Led Zeppelin song--I blast the speakers with this one. Jimmy Page also plays one of the greatest guitar solos ever. The song is not allegorical in any sense, it is purely a song of adventure. Watch the preview for the new movie "Troy" and then listen to this song. You'll see my point.
John - Boca Raton, Fl
Plant said that this and "Candy Store Rock" were his only strong vocal performances on Presence.
Adrian - Wilmington, De
Drugs? Come on Led Zeppelin was into the whole mythology thing. This song makes clear references (like the title) to Greek Mythology. This songs not about drugs.
Jason Lee - New York, Ny
Though most Zeppelin songs were not directly inspired by politics, it might be arguable that this is perhaps in response to the Vietnam War (or the last months of it anyways.) I don't really have any proof of this, but looking at the lyrics it isn't out of the question. For example (follow along with the above link to the lyrics):
"It was an April morning,
When they told us we should go"
April 1972 was one of the bloodiest months of the war (specifically in Hanoi.) With the massive loss of life, draft numbers rose.
The second stanza is a light-hearted sarcasm about going off to war. Zeppelin was obviously classified as a "hippy band" of the generation due mainly to Plant's personality and dress. The hippies were generally associated with protesting the war with non-violence. This is simply an amplified example of that.
"Sending off a glancing kiss,
To those who claim they know."
The word "claim" is of great importance to this idea. "Those who claim the know" refers to the government at this time, and the uncertainty denoted in the word "claim" suggests that while the government declares the war justified, in reality it is not.
Furthermore in this stanza,
"The devil is in his hole"
The use of fox-holes was popularized by the Viet-Cong (VC) during this war, perhaps this represents the American opinion of the VC as being an evil.
The next 4 stanzas are not as direct, and can (for your eyestrain's sake) be summed up as the impressions of soldiers heading off to a far and distant land, and so forth.
"If one bell should ring"
Several reports, i.e Francis Ford Capputo's, "A Rumor of War" describes the scene in several Vietnam cities as the U.S removed its forces. Capputo specifically mentions the sound of church bells ringing, and the locals hitting pots and pans together in celebration.
In the next stanza,
"Oh, Albion remains, sleeping now to rise again"
Albion, for you English buffs, is an Old-English word for "England." Obviously the UK did not have a substantial role in this war, and perhaps Plant suggests that the relative peace-time will not last. (Maybe he foretold 9/11)
The conclusion of the song simply generalizes the entire world as an overall sad, evil, aftermath, and is calling attention to the philosophies of love, peace yadda yadda yadda. It suggests that Atlas holds the Earth from Heaven, because the Earth has become so horrid and filled with wrong that it does not deserve to associate with the purity of Heaven.
And ending with "I know the way" simply preaches the aforementioned ideas of peace and such.
Finally, the title itself is a metaphor for the U.S. As the world?s strongest super-power, retreating from this war created many parallels with the life of Achilles. He was the strongest, most well-known solider in the Trojan War, and when he died at the simple cutting of his heal, it exposed how even the strongest can fail. Such was the result of the Vietnam War for the U.S.
Thats all,
David Greensboro, NC
David - Greensboro, Nc
I've noticed that Bonham does the "drum march" parts with about twice the speed on the live concerts, compared with the original from Presence.
Jens - Linkšping, Sweden
I love the way Jimmy's guitar solo builds on itself; it makes you want to keep listening forever. Fortunately, this is a long song.
Louise - Bayside, Ny
This is the best guitar solo by the best guitar player ever. Jimmy Page is the best!
Peter - Montrose, Dc
to the undisclosed, New York dude--
Atlas was a Titan, and after the Titans were defeated by the Olympians, was to hold the earth in the sky for all eternity. this, holding the heavens from the Earth.
Robin - Sydney, Canada
paul, you are so right! i've always thought the drums in 'one' sounded like the drums in 'achilles.'
Kelly - Los Angeles, Ca
Why does every Led Zeppelin song have to be about drugs? That sort of thing pisses me off.
Bob - Levittown, Pa
IMHO, this song is about drugs, mainly about trips, and higher conciousness and a higher or different reality...
"the might arms of atlas hold the heavens from the earth"
of course it could be interepeted different by different people..this is just my way of seeing it.
Undisclosed - New York City, Ny
notice how the song "one" (metallica) sounds alot like it in the middle?
Paul_marlow - Perth, Australia
I'm not entirely sure what this song is about, as with most of Zep's classic songs. It's probably about their lives and careers, travelling all over the world, and like No Quarter and the Immigrant song it compares them to warriors conquering foreign lands, but while those two songs used Viking imagery this one uses references to Greek mythology.
Julian - Philadelphia, Pa
it is pronounced akillees
Hans - Oakdale, Ca
how do u pronounce it?
Jamal - Muhmad Abar, Tx
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EACT and RDA member federation, the CTA – Coach Tourism Association (UK), is sorry to report that Paul Ovington has decided to leave his role with the CTA. Paul has been associated with the organisation for 12 years, firstly as PR consultant and in addition, for the past 11 years he has run the CTA administration office as well.
During his time at CTA, Paul was the main link with the CTA membership. He developed and ran the CTA's annual events programme, helped build membership and headed the development of two excellent websites and the annual CTA Handbook. At the same time, Paul helped give coach tourism a positive profile in the UK national and regional consumer media through a series of press trips in the UK and abroad and handled CTA PR work both internally and externally. Paul also served as CTA liaison officer for the RDA International Coach Tourism Federation, for which the RDA is most grateful.
"I've really enjoyed working originally for the CTC and latterly for the CTA," said Paul. "But what started out as very much a part time role has become a full time position and at my age I want to have more time for family life and leisure. I'd like to thank everyone associated with the CTA for their support. Last but not least, my oldest friend Chris Wales who originally got me involved with the organisation and with whom I have worked – I like to think successfully – for many years. I am sure we'll continue to hold 'meetings' in Wetherspoons! As Chris Wales tells journalists on press trips, you start out as strangers but at the end of the trip, you are friends. Over the years, many CTA members have become firm friends and I hope I'll be able to keep my connections with them in the future."
The Board of the CTA has decided to create a new role of 'Membership Support Services'. Paul will continue in his role until CTA finds a successor.
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Latest DTZ research report paints rosy European outlook DTZ's latest research report, European Commercial Property Markets Overview 1999, released last month during the MIPIM conference in Cannes, France, yields a downright rosy 1998 and 1999 picture for 18 European property markets.
Specifically, DTZ cites prime offices and high street retail properties as the top performers of 1998. "In a year of economic uncertainty and volatility in financial markets, European property emerged as a particularly attractive asset class," says David Watt, director of DTZ International. "Investors were encouraged by a combination of factors including low interest rates, positive yield gaps and good rental growth prospects. The increase in cross-border investment seen in 1998 should be maintained through this year as the fundamentals driving this growth are unlikely to change significantly."
Unisys taps Healey & Baker, DTZ for property portfolio London-based Healey & Baker, an arm of Cushman & Wakefield, and DTZ Group, also of London, have been tapped by Unisys to handle the company's property portfolio in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The assignment is shared equally between H&B and DTZ. Unisys already has a portfolio of some 150 office and industrial buildings totaling 2.8 million sq. ft. across 24 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
The separate contracts cover a full range of services including acquisition, disposition, professional advice, project management and strategic planning. "We were seeking to develop a partnership with real estate organizations which had a strong centralized corporate real estate team, with good coverage across EMEA and which could demonstrate an ability to be innovative and creative in their approach," says Simon O'Reilly, Unisys' director of business operations.
NAI expands in Europe, opens Asian operation New America International (NAI) is expanding its European operations and just opened an office in Jakarta, Indonesia, to tap the recovering Asian markets. "The introduction of the Euro has created tremendous excitement in the European real estate markets because it has removed currency risk from the equation for investors," says David Perry, NAI's London-based vice president and European regional director.
NAI is extending membership to firms in Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Poland and several countries from the former Soviet Union, as well as the Russian nation itself. With its Jakarta office, NAI is recruiting member firms to handle clients' corporate needs and investment interests throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim.
CB Richard Ellis relocates Latin America/Carribean HQ to Miami CB Richard Ellis has just relocated its Latin American and Carribean headquarters operations to downtown Miami, Florida's First Union Financial Center. Francis Pons, chairman of CB Richard Ellis' Latin America and the Caribbean Headquarters, is now based in the Miami office and retains his position as president of the Iberian Peninsula for the firm.
Four service lines will eminate from the office - hotel and leisure; port properties; investment sales; and valuation and consulting, in addition to agency services.
A new $210 million renovation and expanison of a 1.3 million sq. ft. shopping center in San Juan, Puerto Rico's Hato Rey district is well underway, and will launch the first Macy's department store outside the United States. The project, known as Plaza Las Americas, will eventually expand to 1.9 million sq. ft. by mid-2000. The 225,000 sq. ft., three-level Macy's is expected to open next year.
San Juan-based Empresas Fonalledas is the owner and developer of Plaza Las Americas, which is the region's largest shopping center. Baltimore-based RTKL designed the renovation and expansion. San Juan-based Garcia + Joglar Associates is the associate architect for the project.
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The Kidney Concoction!
The Kidney performs 3 Major Functions:
- They eliminate toxic substances that are produced in the body and are no longer needed. Substances like urea and creatinine are waste products of metabolism or bodily functions and are processed through the kidneys and expelled through the passing of urine.
- Kidneys also regulate the equilibrium between sodium and water in the body. The various concentration of salts, like potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and others are also controlled. The acid content of the body is also regulated through normal kidney function. Acids that are formed from the decomposition of nutrients are regulated.
- The kidneys also produce a whole host of hormones that are responsible for the following: blood pressure, stimulating red blood cell production, absorption of phosphorus and calcium in the intestine, which is significant to bone mineralization.
Give your kidneys a gift and help to detoxify your body's detoxifier.
Here is a juice recipe for your kidneys:
We call it the Kidney Concoction.
- Two large or three medium organic carrots.
- Two sticks of organic celery.
- One medium beetroot.
- One small or half a large organic cucumber with the peel (peel non-organic cucumbers).
- The juice of one large or two small lemons (always discard citrus seeds).
- One ounce of organic parsley soaked in warm water (roughly half an average sized bunch).
Pour lemon juice into your collection container along with a couple of ice cubes. This will help lessen the degradation of the juice.
Push all of the ingredients through the juicer, alternating between the harder carrots and beetroot with the softer cucumber and celery. Scrunch the parsley up into a ball and feed it through between the harder vegetables. Once again, you will get much more parsley juice out of a masticating juicer than a centrifugal juicer.
Stir to mix the juice and drink immediately.
BTW, these recipes are to be used as a supplement to improve kidney health not a cure for kidney disease. Before making radical changes to your diet, be sure to consult with a medical professional.


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While I'm on a roll with this writing thing, I'd like to address some thoughts bubbling from my head after reading drunkenbatman's article on research in how we interact with computers, "Humans being".
This guy, I must add, seems pretty insane in the amount of energy he seems to be able to expend on his passions. Anyway, once it gets started, the article is about how insanely difficult it is to actually come up with innovations in the software arena now that it's 30 years old (or whatever) and that to build things from scratch requires an enormous amount of time and talent, which is equivalent to a great deal of money.
It really is true that we're only seeing baby steps, but it's not like things are literally stagnant. Both Apple and Microsoft aren't moving forward in leaps and bounds, but the frameworks they are building make it increasingly easier for developers to create amazing things. At least, that's the idea. And in general, although things always seem to take longer than you'd like, I think that the effort expended by Apple and Microsoft (the latter which will be yielding benefits after Windows Vista is released; WinXP has been dormant now long enough that innovative app development isn't being driven by features of the OS itself) is well spent.
Maybe Apple can't afford to spend the time to create a media-managing application that seems to push at the boundaries of what computers can do well for us, but if they put big pieces of the puzzle in place for someone like Wil Shipley to do so, then we are still seeing innovation.
But db is right when he says that if you want something like handwriting recognition, you can't just sit down and write the app. You need development labs to build the tech, and from tech you build the app. This is exactly analogous with the OS framework providing the tech for the app for third-party developers, but in the case of Apple, there might be no-one just sitting in a lab playing with a Tablet PC and trying to get it to work as damn well as Microsoft has already got it.
These thoughts are occurring to me as I write, but oh dear, if Apple hasn't invested the time and money for handwriting recognition since the Newton was cancelled (and there's obviously no way that someone from outside the company can assess that statement), then of course they can't develop a tablet form-factor Powerbook since they'll be stuck with 1990s-era technology for input.
Something tells me that the work MS has been doing recently (and I've heard very good things, although never used one extensively) trumps what Apple did with the Newton back in the day. Let's hope that Apple indeed do have cards up their sleeve, and their 6–8 billion US in the bank couldn't be better spent hiring some more geniuses. I would love to see the next big thing come out of Apple's labs rather than Microsoft's, but their 5% market share may indeed by the problem that Steve Jobs says it is ("Look, with the iPod, we're heaps good coz there's no monopoly keepin' us down!").
But yikes, when you take a step back and realise we're not talking about just one aspect of the computer, or one aspect of the programming language as in Avoid Copland 1010, by John Siracusa, there is so much to lose if the pressure or capability for innovation fails that I hope that Apple knows what they're doing.
And you know what? They probably do. Sometimes we just gotta take a step back and say, 'oh well, not having a consistent interface is annoying, but at least we're seeing progress!' Let's hope that it's the right progress.


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Lesson Summary
In this Cyberchase activity, students are introduced to concepts of fairness in games based on the probability, or odds, of winning and losing a game of chance. This activity is motivated by a Cyberchase video segment in which the CyberSquad plays a fair game of chance called the Squares Game and one game created by Hacker.
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Suggested Time
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Media Resources
The Squares Game QuickTime Video
Hacker's Four-Zergen Game QuickTime Video
Four Zergens in a Hat handout
Assessment: Level A
Assessment: Level B
Answer Key
The Lesson
Part I: Learning Activity
1. Discuss the idea of a coin having a 50% probability of landing with its head up ("heads") and a 50% probability of landing with its head down ("tails"), if the coin is "fair."
2. Tell the students that they will watch a video segment in which the CyberSquad has to determine whether the "Squares" game is fair.
3. Show the The Squares Game QuickTime Video, and pause it after Lucky wins.
4. Discuss with the students whether they think the game is "fair."
5. Show the students the rest of the video segment in which the CyberSquad defines "fair" as an "equal chance of winning"and analyze the chances as 3 out of 9 or 1 out of 3.
6. Distribute the Four Zergens in a Hat handout .
7. Introduce students to the "4 Zergens in a Hat" game using the handout.
8. Tell the students that they will next watch a video in which theCyberSquad analyzes the game. Ask them to see if their analysis agrees with the CyberSquad's in the video segment.
9. Show the Hacker's Four-Zergen Game QuickTime Video .
10. Discuss different ideas. End by reinforcing the idea that the odds of winning are 1 out of 6 and the odds of losing are 5 out of 6.
Part II: Assessment
Assessment: Level A (proficiency): Students are asked to assess the fairness of a version of the Squares Game in which there is a 4 x 4 board, and different numbers of black and white squares.
Assessment: Level B (above proficiency): Students are asked to figure out the odds of winning aversion of Hacker's game that uses 6 zergens instead of 4.


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Actor Mark Wahlberg has had to change up his church schedule after finding himself inundated with movie scripts while attending evening services.
The Fighter star is a devout Irish Catholic and sometimes even attends services twice a day, but he has had to adapt his worshipping hours to avoid causing a disturbance.
He tells talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, "The later I go in the day, the more scripts I get. And I don't go to church for scripts; I go for scripture, but not for scripts."
Wahlberg has also opened up about his religious nature in Parade magazine, insisting, "It's the most important part of my life."
He adds, "I don't try to push it on anybody and I don't try to hide it."


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OK, apply this to the Li/Podkletnov experiments now.
You have a superconductor that spins at a high rate of speed. Upon reaching a certain speed, there is noticed a slight loss in downward force, or weight. This indicates a loss of gravitational effect, as it is not centrifugal force, or inertia (in the mundane sense, anyway) that is causing it.
And you will find that the loss of downward force is proportional to speed.
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Originally posted by Bobbox1980
One of my pet ideas is that alien UFOs use graphene in the skin of their hull to generate the immense magnetic fields needed( if Heim theory turns out to be true) to propel their craft.
Graphene layered on Nitenol (the memory metal supposedly found at Roswell). They have similar tensile strengths and graphene is the most conductive material known to humankind.
[edit on 30-7-2010 by Bobbox1980]
That exactly was my point in my since deleted post above.
I am not an engineer, but I understand that a high-speed train propels itself by synchronized magnets.
Why not be able to do the same thing in a graphite-type skinned craft?
Suddenly this changes my entire outlook on the Phoenix Lights and Stephenville, Texas sightings.
As for me, this changes my outlook on the whole Apollo 20/retiredafb controversy. In the book by Luca Scantamburlo titled "Apollo20: The Disclosure", retiredafb mentioned to Scantamburlo that the derelict ships on the Moon used up to 300 Teslas and used MagnetoHydro Dynamics. He also mentioned that the Roswell UFOs used the same amount of Teslas. Furthermore, he mentioned that the derelict ships retained their overall shape even after being bombarded by meteorites for millions of years because they seemed to be made from material that had "memory of shape".
I might get flamed for bringing up that subject, but I find it quite intriguing.
Originally posted by jazz10
I'm hoping that by replying to this thread it may get us all into the realms of what other threads are on about.
Graphene!!! Come on people.
Most have no idea what this means.
Other threads regarding amazing discoveries are not being connected here.


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Living is a wonderful thing.
A couple of months back, in the short space of four days, I was able to rekindle that warm, soulful realisation.
With friends, I travelled to one of the many western peninsulas of Scotland, to a small cottage overlooking Loch Sween: a narrow stretch of water outlining several inlets. There was a jetty; from the rocks there I watched the tide come in, and absorbed the painted, raging colours of the ephemeral sunsets that soon enough, faded away into a deep midnight blue. Before the light faded each evening, for what seemed like a fleeting moment, everything in view was etched with a delicate, golden lining of light. Everything in those moments was still.
We swam in the freezing cold sea, saw seals, went on long walks in wellington boots, laughed in the rain, found an abandoned boat shed hidden in the overgrown verdure of early summer, ran and stumbled on rocks, saw the mountains of Jura (the island where Orwell wrote 1984!), got left on an island travelled to by boat; it was pure wonder, and I would not have changed any of it for the world. And for that, I am most grateful.
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Our Hon'ble Prime Minister has urged in his address to the Nation on 15 August 2014 that all schools in the country should have toilets, with separate toilets for girls. The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Human Resources Development, New Delhi has accordingly launched a campaign "Swachh Vidyalaya" with the aim of providing toilets to all schools in India within a period of one year.
2. Some of the salient features of this nation-wide campaign are:
(i) Individual/corporate institutions who are interested in building toilet blocks in any school will be encouraged to do so and will be allocated schools of their choice by the Ministry of Human Resource Development/State Governments;
(ii) The list of schools requiring toilets and the contact details of nodal officers in each districts/states are available at http://udise.in/SRC-New/ReportModule/Toilet/Report.aspx.; and
(iii) The indicative design of the toilet blocks, along with estimated unit cost are available at www.mhrd.gov.in/sites/swt/index.html. Contributors are encouraged to provide maintenance as well.
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At this moment islands inhibitors from Papa New Guinea, Scotland, Samsø and other island communities, who are either facing or are about to face the challenge of moving towards a sustainable way of living, are meeting each other on the Danish island of Bornholm.
View the exiting programme for the summit here.
They arrived Monday for the conference Ecoisland Global Summit, which will end on Wednesday, and the summit is meant to give the attendants a change to trade ideas and experiences concerning green sustainability.
The Energy Academy is naturally also represented at the conference with a keynote speech by Malene Lundén.
The summit was born last year on the British Isle og Wight, who like Bornholm is striving to copy the success of Samsø and be 100 percent sustainable.
About 130 people are attending the summit, and today Tuesday the attendants will be able to listen to various speakers, before they will go to different workshops on Wednesday.


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As a former patent attorney, Jeffrey Kuhn saw the impact of government policies on innovation and competition. His PhD studies will allow him to merge the legal perspective with rigorous research to analyze and propose improvements to the law.
"The Bay Area is the most dynamic environment for studying how technology, business and public policy influence each other. You won't find such a vibrant combination of the private sector and academia working so closely together anywhere else. "
"The Berkeley Haas PhD curriculum combines theoretical and empirical analysis for a thoroughly grounded approach. Beginning in the first year, students are immersed in the foundational literature of the field. We learn how to look at the same subject from many different perspectives and analytical lenses."
"My classmates all work together and support one another. Many of us are at different points in our lives — married, parents, single — but there is a real feeling that we are all in this together. "
"Professor John Morgan's course in Mechanism Design and Contract Theory was extremely useful. It was designed to teach us how to develop theory and research ideas on our own. I think such an approach is rare in a first-year class. "


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Check out our Brabus C-Class Estate (S204) photo gallery with 5 HQ pics. Last update in C-Class Estate (S204) gallery: 2007-11-29
Mercedes-Benz recalled 2 units of the previous-gen 2013 C-Class because there are concerns about an improperly tightened bolt in the helm. This issue could lead to coupling's detach from the shaft.
Mercedes conducts test on the latest C-Class offering which features several changes.
Mercedes-Benz has stated about the latest entry-level variant for the C-Class (W205). It will be possible to order it since Tuesday.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was officially recognized as the 2016 World Car of the Year today at the Auto Show in New York.
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The good news: this magnificent handrail from the good old days is cut from *SOLID* redwood! No finger-joint stock or laminate, just solid continuous redwood.
You will be hard pressed to find such on any new construction today.
The bad news: it has suffered tremendously from the slings and arrows of multiple outrageous reattachment to the porch columns for which it was made so many years ago.
The only solution was to peg the damaged holes and slots with dowels and fillets and dress out the raw spots with epoxy.
Maybe it will receive kinder, gentler treatment in it's old age and not need to be rebuilt for many years.


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Ben 10 - Cross the Hell
Ben 10 has seen many things in his life and most of it are something that a common man can't see. He possesses the powerful alien device known as the Omnitrix and this has made him formidable. But, it is true that he had seen all in his life. Well, the truth is that, he hasn't seen all since he never died before. That is the only way that he can go to hell or the opposite of that. The problem with dying is that you might never come back to life and that is something that Ben won't do since he values his life. In this game, that is something that will come true. The idea here is to jump form one platform to another, but that won't be easy as you will die if your calculation is wrong. The game is played via mouse and you need to calculate the power of your jump right to be able to jump across to the other platform. There won't be obstacles in this game as calculating the power of the needed jump is already hard. The game don't need to be much harder than that since no one will play it if the game is too much harder.


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Emmy Nominations 2012: Will 'Homeland' Bring Home An Emmy For Showtime?
"Homeland" could bring Showtime its first best drama series Emmy Award Sunday night, giving premium cable's redheaded stepchild a hard-won claim to legitimacy.
The intense psychological thriller follows Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis), a newly freed prisoner of war and possible mole for al Qaeda, and Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes), the eager CIA agent who is on his tail -- in more ways than one. The kinetic push-and-pull between characters is anchored by Carrie's unflappable colleague and mentor, Saul Berenson (a typically rock-solid Mandy Patinkin, who was robbed of a nomination as best supporting actor.)
It's fashionable to be a fan of "Homeland," with its uneasy mix of post-9/11 national pride and deep skepticism of the true nature of the war on terror. Carrie's poorly managed bipolar disorder and the constant threat it will derail her career gives her a vulnerability that hastens our emotional investment in her. Speaking of skepticism, the weakness may also make the driven, often abrasive female lead a bit easier to swallow.
Viewers (and Emmy voters) also have to accept the show's somewhat incredulous timeline: Although Danes is but 33 in real life (and could pass for younger), Carrie appears to have a very senior position at the agency, where she has been employed since before 2001. According to vague references every now and again, it seems Carrie's role in the agency at the time of the 9/11 terrorist attacks was critical enough that she still has not recovered from what she believes was a critical mistake. Carrie's veteran status also doesn't line up with the amateurish, "gotcha" enthusiasm that characterizes her near-crazed pursuit of Sgt. Nicholas Brody's true identity.
"Homeland's" brilliance lies in its treatment of whether the war hero is secretly working for the terrorists. While we end the season closer to knowing if he was or wasn't "turned" during his eight years in the hole, we have only just begun to get a sense of the moral ambiguities that inform his loyalties. Brody's tentative reunion with his patient but nonetheless human wife Jessica Brody (Morena Baccarin) gives the character and the show a relatable emotional heft.
The Emmy Awards' best drama series pool is as competitive as it's been in a decade: "Homeland" is among four exceptional, critically beloved shows (along with"Breaking Bad," "Mad Men," and "Downton Abbey") that have decent odds at striking Emmy gold. As Gold Derby's Tom O'Neill pointed out, the abundance of genuine contenders means a very small number of votes could make the difference.
Unlike fellow best drama series nominees "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men," "Homeland" didn't have any particularly standout episodes throughout its debut season (save the finale): Its strength is in the slow burn of Carrie's unraveling and Brody's reveal. Showtime submitted episodes that reflect this recognition; choosing those that highlighted the season's narrative arc and emotionally fraught relationship between the two leads. It's a logical choice, but one that will deny Emmy voters less significant episodes with scenes driven by more nuanced writing and acting -- brief, subtle diversions that kept viewers attached at times when the primary storyline and the lead characters' dialogue was delivered with perhaps too heavy of a hand.
While most of the shows it's competing with are either wrapping up or fizzling out, "Homeland" was quickly renewed for a second season and seems perched for a extended stay at Showtime. At some point in the future, we can expect "Homeland" to take home the best drama series Emmy, but probably not as early as Sunday night.


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