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|registration = ASCAP 390347847 | |registration = ASCAP 390347847 | ||
|released = 15 August 1979 | |released = 15 August 1979 | ||
|recorded = <small>November - December 1978 at<br>Polar Studios, Stockholm.<br>Mixed at Plumpton Studios, Sussex.</small> | |recorded = <small>November - December 1978 at<br />Polar Studios, Stockholm.<br />Mixed at Plumpton Studios, Sussex.</small> | ||
|genre = Hard rock, rock | |genre = Hard rock, rock | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
|length = 6 | |length = 6 minutes 48 seconds | ||
|composer = [[John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]], [[Jimmy Page]], [[Robert Plant]] | |composer = [[John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]], [[Jimmy Page]], [[Robert Plant]] | ||
|label = Swan Song Records | |label = [[Swan Song Records]] | ||
|producer = Jimmy Page | |producer = Jimmy Page | ||
|engineer = Leif Mases | |engineer = Leif Mases | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The track features an extended distorted introductory section led by [[Jimmy Page]] on guitar. Page may have used a [[violin]] bow to create the droning effect at the beginning of the song,<ref>Brad | The track features an extended distorted introductory section led by [[Jimmy Page]] on guitar. Page may have used a [[violin]] bow to create the droning effect at the beginning of the song,<ref>{{cite journal|author=Tolinski, Brad and Di Benedetto, Greg|title=Light and Shade: A Historic Look at the Entire Led Zeppelin Catalogue Through the Eyes of Guitarist/Producer/Mastermind Jimmy Page|year=1998|month=January|journal=Guitar World|volume=18|issue=1|pages=100|issn=1045-6295}}</ref> as well as a [[The Gizmo|Gizmotron]] to increase distortion and create the 'slamming door' effect heard at the onset of the [[guitar solo]]<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|year=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=92|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> (Page would play a very similar section to the intro of 'In the Evening' during '[[Dazed and Confused (Led Zeppelin song)|Dazed and Confused]]' using a violin bow, as can be heard on [[Led Zeppelin bootlegs|bootleg recordings]] of Led Zeppelin's concert at [[Tampa Stadium]] in 1973). | ||
The creation of this song can be traced largely to Led Zeppelin bassist and keyboardist, [[John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]]. When the band was recording this album, Page and drummer [[John Bonham]] would usually show up at the studio very late and work through the night. In their absence, 'In the Evening' started out with just drums and a [[Yamaha GX-1]] synthesizer created by Jones, who also had only just purchased the keyboards for use on the album. | The creation of this song can be traced largely to Led Zeppelin bassist and keyboardist, [[John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]]. When the band was recording this album, Page and drummer [[John Bonham]] would usually show up at the studio very late and work through the night. In their absence, 'In the Evening' started out with just drums and a [[Yamaha GX-1]] synthesizer created by Jones, who also had only just purchased the keyboards for use on the album. | ||
==Live performances== | ==Live performances== | ||
The song was performed live at [[Led Zeppelin concerts]] during 1979 and [[Tour Over Europe 1980|1980]]. During the 1979 performances, this song would be played directly after Page's guitar distortion solo.<ref>Dave | The song was performed live at [[Led Zeppelin concerts]] during 1979 and [[Tour Over Europe 1980|1980]]. During the 1979 performances, this song would be played directly after Page's guitar distortion solo.<ref>{{cite book|last=Lewis|first=Dave|year=2012|title=Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream|location=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|pages=92|isbn=978-1-78038-547-1}}</ref> One such live version, from Led Zeppelin's performance at [[Knebworth Festival 1979|Knebworth in 1979]], can be seen on the ''[[Led Zeppelin (DVD)|Led Zeppelin]]'' DVD. Performances on the 1980 tour could last more than eight minutes. | ||
During live performances 1979-1980, Page's violin bow incorporated a laser strobe, which added to the visual effects. 'In the Evening' was also one of the few songs that the guitarist performed on his 1964 [[Fender Stratocaster]]. The Stratocaster's whammy bar was used giving that riff a distinctive diving sound during the solo. Plant revived the song on his ''[[Now and Zen]]'' solo tour in 1988. | During live performances 1979-1980, Page's violin bow incorporated a laser strobe, which added to the visual effects. 'In the Evening' was also one of the few songs that the guitarist performed on his 1964 [[Fender Stratocaster]]. The Stratocaster's whammy bar was used giving that riff a distinctive diving sound during the solo. Plant revived the song on his ''[[Now and Zen]]'' solo tour in 1988. | ||
==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
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Revision as of 04:17, 29 May 2014
| In the Evening | |
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| Appears on | In Through the Out Door |
| Published by | Flames of Albion Music |
| Registration | ASCAP 390347847 |
| Release date | 15 August 1979 |
| Recorded | November - December 1978 at Polar Studios, Stockholm. Mixed at Plumpton Studios, Sussex. |
| Genre | Hard rock, rock |
| Language | English |
| Length | 6 minutes 48 seconds |
| Composer | John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant |
| Label | Swan Song Records |
| Producer | Jimmy Page |
| Engineer | Leif Mases |
'In the Evening' is the first song on English rock band Led Zeppelin's 8th studio album, In Through the Out Door, released in 1979. The track has a synthesizer-driven sound backed by a gargantuan guitar repetition.
Overview
The track features an extended distorted introductory section led by Jimmy Page on guitar. Page may have used a violin bow to create the droning effect at the beginning of the song,[1] as well as a Gizmotron to increase distortion and create the 'slamming door' effect heard at the onset of the guitar solo[2] (Page would play a very similar section to the intro of 'In the Evening' during 'Dazed and Confused' using a violin bow, as can be heard on bootleg recordings of Led Zeppelin's concert at Tampa Stadium in 1973).
The creation of this song can be traced largely to Led Zeppelin bassist and keyboardist, John Paul Jones. When the band was recording this album, Page and drummer John Bonham would usually show up at the studio very late and work through the night. In their absence, 'In the Evening' started out with just drums and a Yamaha GX-1 synthesizer created by Jones, who also had only just purchased the keyboards for use on the album.
Live performances
The song was performed live at Led Zeppelin concerts during 1979 and 1980. During the 1979 performances, this song would be played directly after Page's guitar distortion solo.[3] One such live version, from Led Zeppelin's performance at Knebworth in 1979, can be seen on the Led Zeppelin DVD. Performances on the 1980 tour could last more than eight minutes.
During live performances 1979-1980, Page's violin bow incorporated a laser strobe, which added to the visual effects. 'In the Evening' was also one of the few songs that the guitarist performed on his 1964 Fender Stratocaster. The Stratocaster's whammy bar was used giving that riff a distinctive diving sound during the solo. Plant revived the song on his Now and Zen solo tour in 1988.
Credits
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References
- ↑ Tolinski, Brad and Di Benedetto, Greg (January 1998). "Light and Shade: A Historic Look at the Entire Led Zeppelin Catalogue Through the Eyes of Guitarist/Producer/Mastermind Jimmy Page". Guitar World 18 (1): 100. ISSN 1045-6295.
- ↑ Lewis, Dave (2012). Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream. London: Omnibus Press, 92. ISBN 978-1-78038-547-1.
- ↑ Lewis, Dave (2012). Led Zeppelin: From a Whisper to a Scream. London: Omnibus Press, 92. ISBN 978-1-78038-547-1.