Led Zeppelin's most original song: Kashmir [Guitar Lesson | Song Breakdown | Music Theory]
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- čas přidán 12. 11. 2022
- Welcome back to all my subscribers and if you’re new to my channel, my name is Carl Baldassarre. I am a composer, guitarist, and educator and I love to break down music for both musicians and listeners alike.
In this episode, I break down the most original song ever written by Led Zeppelin, Kashmir. The song marks the pinnacle of their careers as writers. Like many successful bands, Led Zeppelin started out by emulating the music of their heroes and eventually becoming true composers. In the song Kashmir, they reached the highest plateau of originality: Invention.
In this episode, I do a deep dive into the song including the modal and harmonic structures as well as breaking down ALL of Jimmy Page's guitar parts. I explain everything he is doing on the guitar in the context of the song. Led Zeppelin fans and guitar players should find something here that will increase your understanding and appreciation for this music.
As a composer, I've written many pieces of music, and one, in particular, is an homage to Kashmir entitled Sands of Tarifa. I recorded it at London's Abbey Road Studios where the Beatles did all their great work in the 1960s. You can find my song, Sands of Tarifa, on my album titled Grand Boulevard by going to my website www.carlbaldassarremusic.com.
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Page was the Leonardo da Vinci of Rock and Roll. Stairway to Heaven was his Last Supper and Kashmir his Mona Lisa…
Brilliant!!
And as great Stairway to Heaven is as a song, Page didn't even really care for that song so much - that just goes to show you how awesome he is.
I love that. Spot on comparisons.
@@roncarter2188 It was Robert who regarded Kashmir the pinnacle moment of their career not Stairway to Heaven and grew tired of hearing and talking about it. Page has always held Stairway the Heaven as their finest moment.
✨👍☮
I defy anyone to present this epic song any clearer.
Ah! That’s so kind!
Sixth album.😊😊😊 They had many great songs I see why one would think this is their greatest
Yep! Knew it the minute I heard it back. Such a dunce!
Hard to believe Kashmir is nearly 50 years old. It is one of those truly great songs that just sounds as fresh and impactful today as it does the first time you heard the song. I’m working in the Middle East and listening to Kashmir while driving through the desert is a mystical experience
It’s future proof!
“The space between the notes is where the music is…” brilliant. Sir Carl, thanks for the great music architectural lesson. Best regards from ATX.
Thank you!
I love how you give your interpretation of the lyrics and tie it to the music. Your teaching is very well put together and you give me insights that I would not see myself. It’s as if you are explaining what is buried in my mind, but I lack the knowledge and training to interpret the song myself. You also did this in the video of Thank You. You showed me from a musical standpoint why the song is so dreamy, lyrically and musically.
Led Zeppelin songs are complex and magical! Thanks Carl.
Thank you Kevin for this validation! I really appreciate it!
A towering, hypnotic and massively powerful song. Well done Carl for bringing out nuances and subtleties that have been staring me in the face for years without me noticing. Excellent.
Thank you so much. I’m glad you got something out of it!!
I’ve always had a sweet spot for the live version of The Song Remains The Same / Rain Song. A breakdown of that would be wonderful!
Bucket list!
Awesome! Thank You
Oh sweet Lord yeah!
@@CarlBaldassarreMusic please, please!!!!!
@@CarlBaldassarreMusic ooh yes, I've always wanted to learn The Song Remains the Same. Please consider it!
Kashmir is sonic brilliance personified!
It's contains everything, the different musical colours on the musicians palette.
Even Queen paid tribute to Zepplin, and Kashmir when they created their version with 'innuendo '.
And Brian May, Roger Taylor are massive Page and Bonham fans respectively.
Thanks for the insight!
One of the best channels going! Great episode!
Thank you so much!!! It really means a lot!
My favorite Zeppelin song of all time. This was a fantastic look at the song. Thank you so much! What a treat.💯
Thank you. Please share it to help me get the subscribers up so I can keep the channel afloat!
Carl you magnificent beast, as Page and co. were a class above, so are you my friend. Mesmerising breakdown thank you.
Thank you so much!
My absolute favorite song of all time! Thanks for the awesome breakdown.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Funny how this video percolated up into my feed this morning. Just yesterday a friend (and fellow Zeppelin head) texted me with about two dozen Zeppelin tunes - trying to explain to me the usual dilemma most Zepp fans face: the favorite song question. He’s trying to wring out of me my favorite song. Now I consider myself a mature, longtime fan of this band…have read many books and have crates of boot vinyl. Of the twenty songs he took the time to write out…it was missing one. I texted back only to remind him that he left out their most important work: That’s right, Kashmir. By him not including it, it shows what level of fan he is and there’s all different levels and that’s OK! Kashmir though is THE high water mark of their career, in my humble. It’s a song so very powerful and moving that it’s been said to have frightened even the band members themselves! They created yet another FrankStein monster song but this one was DIFFERENT and sort of sums up everything that we love about this unique band. It was played every live show from Jan. 11, ‘75 to Jul. 7, ‘80. With the immense contributions of Jones, arranging the brass parts (copied later with mellotron) it offered the flavor of a Moroccan street band. How fitting. These were sounds not brought to us by any other rock band before or since! Excellent analysis here Carl. I’m really digging it. Thank u.
Thank you so much for the insight and support!!!
That headstock and the string break angels through the nut is giving me anxiety . :) Really enjoy your content ... wonderful song and wonderful presentation of it.
Carl , you gotta do a live interview with us , please
Happy to! Just email me to set it up! Contactcarlbaldassarre@gmail.com
Thank you Carl, you certainly delivered on this breakdown of a Led Zep masterpiece.
I particularly enjoyed the analogy of the ascending riff representing like a climb up an arid desert and the descending riff representing like the cascading water of a waterfall....brilliant 👏
Kashmir is such a unique song that sounds like nothing else even now, let alone when it came out in 1975. Totally agree that this is the definitive song of them at their innovative peak with all four members pushing the very cutting edge of music.
Thank you so much!
Thanks Carl!! I always look forward to your vids.
Fantastic, as usual. Your breakdown of the modes, chord structure, and how the C# is used was incredibly interesting. Thanks, Carl!
This was fantastic. There can never be enough Zep-splaining! Thank you, Carl!
Brilliant! Thanks Carl!
This song is the reason I got myself a black and white Danelectro 59!
Your lessons are outstanding and something I’ve wanted to see for decades! Nobody covers Zepplin like you do. I was put off by your use of notes vs tab, then realized that your making me remember how to read music again and making me a better player. This is excellent!
Carl I have been patiently waiting for this one. Thank you!
Hope you like it!
Beautiful!!
I agree with you Carl, that's Zeppelins finest work 🎸👍
I love this guy. Such a great teacher with the coolest temperament. Like bob ross. Let’s play a tune. Let’s give this tune a friend…. This is your world you can do anything you want to do this is your world……
Absolutely agree, a gentleman with a guitar.
I was hoping this breakdown would exist after experiencing your excellent breakdown of Ten Years Gone. Kashmir is absolutely my favorite song from my favorite band.
Oh my what a song. great presentation. congrats
Amazing look into Kashmir. Your passion for the song floods out. Thanks....
Love it!
Discovered your channel earlier this year & I am great full that I have because you make learning the music of Led Zeppelin a lot easier . Thank you! You are a great ,& most wonderful teacher .
Thank you so much. It’s really nice to hear this!
Love Kashmir...But Carl you should do a break down of......A C H I L L I E S L A S T S T A N D
For me and many others this is their best song...
It’s definitely on the bucket list!
@@CarlBaldassarreMusic Y O U are the man Carl! Love all of your breakdowns and love the Band also! Can N E V E R get enough of The M. L. Z. !
Thank you!!
Wow an amazing breakdown of an epic song just a perfect video I now have to go listen to kashmir again thank you
Because of my age... i really knew this masterpiece back in 1984... since then it became one of my favs... thank you for your passion to teach all details to us...
My pleasure!!!
How do you only have 24k subscribers? You should have 100 times that! Awesome breakdown, all of your stuff is great. I'm not a musician, but I really enjoy listening to your song analysis. Your presentation style is superb, keep up the great work! Zep always had that "intangible element" that separated and elevated them above every other band, and it was never more brilliantly on display than in Kashmir. It's epic, mysterious, frightening and if we're being honest, has a very distinct sexual overtone that is undeniable.
Thank you for the kind words and insight!
Hi Carl, amazing video! Please do more of these Led Zeppelin guitar breakdowns! All the best from the UK :)
Beautifully presented… Slainte/Cheers. 🎸👨🏼⚕️🎸🫶✌️♾️.
You are truly gifted.
Great informative lesson - more than just which notes but also the theory. Liked and subscribed.
As good as any lesson/analysis gets- thank you!
Wow! I really appreciate this!!
Maybe one of your best yet! Thanks Carl
Thank you! I think it came out great and felt good about it. Please share if you don’t mind. The channel just doesn’t get any push by hidden Alg. for some reason. I think what we have going on here is close to or on par with the best of what’s out there don’t you think?
Great channel. You've obviously put a lot into this. I wish you the best.
Thank you
I'm nearly 40 now but when I was 16, this was my Zeppelin hook song. Completely caught me and opened my ears to the amazing catalogue of songs. What I love here is that despite hearing Kashmir more than any other song (I think), this analysis really re opens that initial awe i felt way back then, reignited my love of this song. Wonderful stuff.
Thank you!!
When that album came out, my brother and me spent hours listening to the records and playing with the album cover. I was in 12th grade, and he was in 10th. After wearing out the Houses of the Holy record, we both agreed Physical Graffiti was LZ's best. You explained perfectly what we felt but couldn't explain.
Loved hearing you talk about the difference between the drone and the separation. Such an important aspect of playing Kashmir!
Thank you for taking note and watching!
Amazing how you hit the exact same vision/emotion that the song produces in me.
Great breakdown Carl.
I especially loved the comment of how “the spaces make the music”
Glad you enjoyed it!
The Silvertone Sitar . It's so neat with open tunings , one must approach the Guitar Differently .. Was Fortunate to See Them 96 Denver Philharmonic Orchestra one side . There Egyptian Orchestra other side . Page Plant and Band in the Middle , unbelievable ...
That must have been awesome!!!
I love this song. So much fun to play. Great analysis
That’s so true. It is so pleasing to play!
Another masterful disection of a great piece of work.
Thank you! Cheers!
Great Analysis! Carl’s the “Rick Beato” of Zeppelin!
Wow! I’m not worthy! I’d love to meet him! Can you hook us up?
Fantastic interpretation of Kashmir, thanks a lot for the video mr Baldassare. Greetings from Brazil and a great fan of LZ and mr. Page
Thank you very much!
Fantastic work as always, Carl. Kashmir is one of their best songs to sing.
Agreed
Our string orchestra played an arrangement of this and it translated so well to violin, viola, cello and double bass.
It’s a natural chamber string piece. With al the detouche bow techniques. You more than most would love to hear my song called The Sands of Tarifa on my album Grand Boulevard. I promise you’ll love it!! Go to www.Carlbaldassarremusic.com
Trust me on this. If you buy it and don’t like it, I’ll give you your money back!!! Let me know what you think after you listen.
Very articulate analysis of a great song that you have convinced me is a masterpiece.
Thanks for what you do, Carl.
Jimmy is honored, I'm sure.
Gosh! Imagine if he ever watched any of my work?!!! If I’d have a chance to interview him, that would be awesome. I’d focus on Jimmy the composer and artist! He’s answered all the guitar questions already. But there are lots of compositional topics about his work I’d love to discuss.
I love Kashmir, but “In the Light” hits harder
I've watched dozens of people attempt to teach bass and guitar on the tube. I stumbled upon your page and I'm glad I did. You not only show me how but for some reason you give confidence to give it a try! Coming from a novice I can tell you that is rare thing to find in a teacher. Press On! Thank you,
Bob
That’s wonderful to hear!!
Kashmir, you picked the most difficult and unusual composition. It was a unique sound for the times, and it did take everyone on a journey of time and space. You performed a spectacular analysis of the song and structure. I often wonder how the band was able to flourish musically so brilliantly. I was extremely fortunate to listen firsthand and attend two of their concerts. I have to see your band play live in the near future.
Thank you for the kind and encouraging words.
What a wonderful guitar.
Man youre the most underrated thing ive ever seen in youtube huuuuge respects from TURKEY!
Thank you so much! Tell everyone you can about the channel!!
Priceless. Thanks Carl, you are a gift to us all. Your videos unravel the mysteries of so many iconic songs, composers, and musicians. While LZ and all the other great bands you are showcasing have left us a legacy of immeasurable value, Carl Baldassarre gives us gifts that are of equal measure. Understanding the mastery behind the music fuels the passion and joy for the music. Carl, you are our super star of this moment.
It would be great to see your analysis of Ten Years Gone and The Rain Song. Actually, just about any track from Physical Graffiti.
Thank you so much Lindsay! Your generous words mean a lot to me. Makes me feel really good about giving something useful to the world!
@@CarlBaldassarreMusic Music is the great unifier. It crosses cultures, borders, etc. You are awaken this bond between us all. Together we love and appreciate the past through a new set of eyes. This is a wonderful moment for us all. We all have so much in common and there you are, shining a light. Much aroha from another part of the world. 😁
I have always thought this song was their greatest too Carl…it’s simply at another level…one of the most powerful and exotic rock songs ever created. Great vid as usual. Thank you!
Thank you!
I held back on watching this because Kashmir is so precious to me and as far as I'm concerned, is the greatest song ever written. But I should have known that Carl would absolutely nail it and do it true justice.
Thank you! I got you;)
Hey I'm just a beginner, but your detailed explanations break it down so I *get* the little nuances that make this great song what it is. But it's your enthusiasm for the music that puts a smile on my face the whole time watching your video.
Yay! I’m so glad I can make you smile!!!
Just came across these lessons accidentally but what a great site. Excellent educator 👍👏👏👏
Glad you enjoy it!
Great work as always. Love "Kashmir", and love your hermeneutical analysis.
Also love their "In My Time of Dying", not so much for the guitar work, but rather the way Bonham turns what is essentially one chord change into a multi-movement symphony of rhythm.
Agreed!
These breakdowns are extremely educational. One of my favorite things about your channel is how much you focus on the genius of Page and Zeppelin. It's too easily missed or ignored by some. As much of a Page fan as I've always been, these breakdowns make me respect him and the band even more. Thanks, Carl! \m/
Thank you!!! Even on my non-Zep riff review episodes, I try to focus on the momentary flights of genius of other riffs and guitar players. Have you had a chance to catch any of my other non-Zep episodes? If so, I’d love to know what you thought about those breakdowns? Maybe check out my 1975 riff review episodes part 1 and part 2!
@@CarlBaldassarreMusic I have! Those were great as well! I look forward to a possible part 3!
Sir. I am someone who has never played the guitar and knows virtually nothing about it. Having said that, most of this video you were talking so far over my head that i had no idea. Having said THAT.. I am very familiar with this song as i have been a Zeppelin fan since the mid 70s. I could (kinda) follow what you were explaining do to my familiarity with the song. I will also say that i enjoyed this video and your explanations have deepened my appreciation for how complicated and Beautiful this song Really is!! Thank you sir, I subscribed to your channel.👍👍
Carl with the flowing silver lockes… lookin good bruh!,, love these ZEP vids..
Thought I’d let the flow loose!!
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic. Enjoyed that. Up there with The Rain Song as my favourite of theirs.
That one is right up their on the “invention” list!!
Excellent work, I really enjoyed this
Thank you very much!
17:46 truly a master yourself, I just stumbled upon your channel, you my sir are definitely a true master of your etiquette. Following
Thank you so much!
Sir, your realization of strains, to give us mortal, a glimpse of the Hammer of Mousai Titanides.
Just purchased Grand Boulevard, looking forward to absorbing it. Thanks so much Carl!
That’s wonderful. Let me know which tracks you like. It’s quite varied. Let it wash over you a few times!!
I'm gonna make my amateur observation right now: It's the sense that it is both climbing and descending at the same time ...
= tension
Carl, the four greatest rock bands for me, are:
The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.
And then, always in order:
The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd.
Led Zeppelin was as influential in the 1970s as The Beatles were in the previous decade, the sixties.
In 300 years we will still listen to the music of these four rock bands as we still listen to Bach, Mozart, etc.
100% agree!!!!
Kashmir has always been my favorite of their music❤️👍
Great. I hope you liked my breakdown!!
10 years gone was really cool arrangement
Thanks Carl, very interesting run through of Kashmir. Physical Graffiti was the album that got me into Zep when it came out in 75 so many great songs but Kashmir really does stand out above everything that came before and after.
Physical G was an incredible musical masterpiece.
Top notch material!
Thanks buddy!!!!
Thank you so much for demystifying this transcendent piece. Watching Jimmy play is insufficient for learning it properly, and I appreciate the bonuses you included--at no additional cost!--so we can incorporate some Pageisms while attempting to play 😁
You’re very welcome!
Definitely my fave Zep tune next to Babe,I'm Gonna Leave You.... I could wax poetic for hours about why I love this song... This and the Rain Song shows Pages virtuosity in chord voicings.. And the one thing I love about Kashmir... It isn't completely tethered to a Metronome.. It's nice to have things not always in a perfectly straight line... Once again... A dynamite breakdown of this song... The only other song I can think of that comes close is MSG (Michael Schenker Group) Lost Horizons.. It has that droning ,hypnotic quality that Kashmir presents.. Not too mention the killer guitar parts and tone on that entire record was great... And thats the other thing about Kashmir is it gave JP another entire different set of tones... Another dialect of voicing and tonality.. One thing I miss about the guitarists of the 70's... Everyone had their own distinct sound... That may be a great thesis for a video... How the Guitar and its applications have changed over the last 60-70 years... After all.. Most things are trendy and cyclical!
Awesome!
Thankyou Carl: your research and delivery of Page's work is exemplary.Hopefully you will give us the same indepth knowledge of the genius of Pete Townshend with regards to his compositions and unique guitar style.I look forward to it as I do to all your videos.Take care.Jake.
Many thanks!
Hey TC it's Bart!! I am loving all that you do and I never miss a video. I will come see you soon and we catch up in person. 🎸
Hey Bart! Wow! So nice to hear from you!! Thanks for reaching out! I hope you are still writing great music. If you’re writing, I’m sure it’s great!
My brother put me onto your channel - subscription earned!! Your breakdowns are very informative as I struggle with rudimentary music theory.
I’m so grateful! Thank you very much!!
Thank you.......
You're welcome!
A hard song on the drums because of the tempo but it did teach me double doubles on the kick,thanks Carl
I always thought that Kashmir is their greatest musical accomplishment. Stairways to heaven is great too but it can be defined as a folk/rock epic song. Kashmir defies classification, it’s like all the mystery of what makes Led Zeppelin an amazing band is there for all to see but yet still can’t be seen. Excellent work my man, well done. Rock on 🤘
Thank you so much!
Fantastic lesson
Thank you!
That was excellent... you have a masterful way of explaining everything. First video I've seen of yours.. you have a new subscriber my friend!!
Thank you 🙏
Mr Page has always been my biggest influense as a guitar player
Me too!!
Great breakdown Carl, I thought I had mastered this song but you have given me some cool nuances to play with. Lots more upstrokes that make so much difference .
For me it was their standout song at Knebworth 79
I’m so happy to hear this!! And I agree about Knebworth! The close i wore for the episode was inspired by Page’s attire on that show!
Great as always Carl.
You need a 1975 Earl's Court black dragon suit for your next video. I think you could totally pull it off.
Oh definitely I could!!! I went for the Knebworth vibe on this one!
Fantastic analysis as always.Thank you Carl.
As requested by others here, waiting with baited breath for analysis on Achilles .
Here's another with great chords: The Wanton Song (with that rotary effect)
It’s on the bucket list!!
Carl, I used have a sears Silverstone guitar when I was young boy learning to play guitar my first electric guitar.
I like your disection of Jimmy Pages licks.....
Take me there ❤
Im new to you, and love your breakdown and explanation of this song. Definitely one of their best. Id love to watch you do Ten Years Gone
Thank you so much!! I hope I earned your subscription!
@@CarlBaldassarreMusic I did subscribe. And I found your breakdown of Ten Years Gone. Another great video!
Great decomposition…..the incredible complexity and mastery of each note in this song is amazing and lost on most….thanks so much for sharing this and giving Kashmir another level of appreciation of Led Zeppelin as genius song writers and innovators
Forgot to mention….it isn’t only what is “included” in the note set but also, as you point out, what is “excluded” from the song to create the emotion that makes you not just hear but also “feel” the song
Many thanks!
Yes, an absolutely beautiful, majestic, and even haunting song. Not only is this one of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs of all time, it's also one of my favorite, all-time songs, period. This one, along with Zeppelin's/Jimmy Page's, "guitar, set-demolition piece", (to borrow something a music journalist wrote many years ago about this awesome epic), Achilles Last Stand.