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By Pages:   1    2    3    4    5    6    7    Add Your New Review About The Song The Reviews about Achilles Last Stand (page 7/ 7) ------ performed by Led Zeppelin Unrelenting Power and Intensity; Zeppelin at Their Greatest | Reviewer: Nathan | 6/13/06 It is a complete shame that "Achilles Last Stand" will forever be overshadowed by other Led Zeppelin works, such as "Stairway to Heaven" and "Kashmir." The raw power and intensity of this song is not only unrivaled by any other Zeppelin song, but by any other rock song out there. This song cements Led Zeppelin's title of "The Rock Gods." The song fades in with a mellow, yet deceitful guitar riff from Page, catching you off guard from the upcoming all-out barrage of sound created by the addition of Bonham's thundering drums and Jones' pounding bass. Once Plant's signature vocals kick in, there is no turning back. Plant's lyrics are actually relatively peaceful, but work excellently with the intense music from the rest of the band. "Achilles" features another one of Page's signature guitar solos. During the solo, it feels as though Page's guitar is fighting the rhythym of the drums and bass, which adds to the intensity of the song. But it only gets more powerful from there, as power of Plant's vocals escalates significantly, as he sings the line "The mighty arms of Atlas hold the heavens from the Earth" and mellodically squares off with Page's guitar. This musical battle ends suddenly and fades out with a slight variation of Page's opening guitar riff. Although the version of "Achilles Last Stand" off of Prescence is the most powerful, achieved from the numerous guitar overdubs, the live version off of the Led Zeppelin DVD is absolutely amazing, even without the fancy studio work. When most people think Led Zeppelin, they think of "Stairway to Heaven." When I think of Zeppelin, I think of "Achilles Last Stand." Unique in Rock Music | Reviewer: Bryan King | 5/13/06 "Languid" is not an adjective I would apply to "Achille's Last Stand". This song's cartharsis arises from the unrelenting tension.The intensity level demonstrated for the best part of 10 minutes (particularly by legendary drummer John Bonham) borders on the super-human.The sound of the rythm section (Bonham and bassist John Paul Jones on 8- string bass guitar) is just outrageous- and so tight its like listening to a single bizarre- sounding instrument. The songs title combines with Robert Plant's sparse enigmatic lyrics to evoke a mythological atmosphere. Jimmy Page is of course a true pioneer,and his guitar riffs and lines here have no equal or apparent "heritage";where does he get this stuff!? Further(un-needed)proof of the breadth and depth of his incredibly accessible yet abstract genius. Easily one of my favourite pieces of music (of any type) ever. I can't think of another piece of rock music that evokes such an epic, bleak and mysterious mood. Pop music and "Boy Band" devotee's beware: Strength must be met with strength. For anyone else that loves the sound of loud guitars and drums, turn it up, close your eyes and dream- a musical journey completely unlike any other. Perhaps the most awesome song ever | Reviewer: Anonymous | 10/20/04 Led Zep's ability to mix beutiful harmony with thunderous rhythm has never been more perfectly shown than in Achilles Last Stand. From an opening run springs the power of the John Paul Jones / John Bonham combination, while Jimmy Page and Robert Plant "Tred the air above the din" showering the rolling seas of power with arrows of purest harmony and grace. As the song languidly moves between 4/4 and 5/4 time, one achieves a sense of enlightenment, a sort of inner peace; a place where Achilles moves, like a chess piece to cement his place in history. When the song ends, and the witnessed madness retreats slowly to the deep, dark corner from which it came, one feels refreshed, clensed and eager. For while the battle is over, it always can, and will be revisited. Add Your New Review About The Song By Pages:   1    2    3    4    5    6    7