Quote: Soren, I think you and I are on the same page about the musical talent portion here. Zepp was interesting cause some people criticize Page for not playing that well. Technically his playing wasn't that reproducible. Like he didn't always play all the licks spot on every time. But hey, who says you have to?!? Problem is, most concert goers want to hear THE song THE SAME way it is on the album. You'll never hear that at a blues show... And thats why they didn't do it the same every time. Personally I love alternate takes on songs. One reason why I'll watch any "unplugged" concert, even bands I don't normally like. Puts their music in perspective, ya know?
Totally agree with everything you said.
There are some bands that I enjoy more live than on their albums and vice versa. Unplugged shows almost always really reveal the total talent of an artist since there is usually no fancy mixing or special effect electronics. I have heard some bands on the radio that really destroyed thier own songs doing them unplugged (it's like they are trying too hard rather than relaxing and just playing).
