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Rodrigo y Gabriela — Stairway to Heaven
Album: Rodrigo Y Gabriela
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Released: 2006
Length: 4:41
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 joejennings wrote:



You might also want to check out "2 Cellos"! ...Two cellists from Croatia that play Led Zeppelin & other rock music. Really good!!  Also check out Appocalyptica, an ensemble of classical musicians that play Metallica tunes! Also, really good!



And check out Synthony, from New Zealand.  Orchestral versions of EDM plus some great rock bands.
Posted 4 months ago by Simon_Tassie    [ Reply ]
Does anybody know if there a transcription of this. It be a life long project for me. I think it’s Brilliant !
Posted 5 months ago by harryiago    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:



You might also want to check out "2 Cellos"! ...Two cellists from Croatia that play Led Zeppelin & other rock music. Really good!!  Also check out Appocalyptica, an ensemble of classical musicians that play Metallica tunes! Also, really good!


Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 kenbelanger wrote:

Their Metallica covers rule




You might also want to check out "2 Cellos"! ...Two cellists from Croatia that play Led Zeppelin & other rock music. Really good!!  Also check out Appocalyptica, an ensemble of classical musicians that play Metallica tunes! Also, really good!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

+2 to 9 after first listening with the good headphones...this cover rocks!!
Long Live RP!!




I agree!! Completely, on both counts!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
+2 to 9 after first listening with the good headphones...this cover rocks!!
Long Live RP!!
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Their Metallica covers rule
Posted 3 years ago by kenbelanger    [ Reply ]
always thought these two were amazing, still do.
Posted 3 years ago by carmelmik    [ Reply ]
They're great, this isn't.
Posted 4 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
Talented, no doubt, but this doesn't do it for me. The wrong choice of song.
Posted 4 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
Saw them 2 months ago. I saw them last live almost 20 years ago.  They were even better now then they were then. The whole Theatre was standing and dancing.

They played 20 minutes of Pink Floyd Meddle acoustically. It was outstanding. 
If you ever get a chance to see them live, make the effort to do it.
Posted 4 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
ok
Posted 5 years ago by Ralfe    [ Reply ]
Recently saw these two perform and it was an epic night. They took a few moments to connect with the audience and talk about real things that had been going on in their lives and touched on depression. I found it truly remarkable that they would openly discuss such personal aspects... then went right back to rocking out so damn hard.
Posted 5 years ago by amcostigan88    [ Reply ]
 rabaak wrote:
In response to sirtezza.
 
If you saw them in person, you would not think they are pretty pretenders. They are fantastic live. And I've never seen anyone like them.
 

I have seen them several times and they are incredible. 
Posted 5 years ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
 MrStatenIsle wrote:
Even though no one is ever supposed to cover 'Stairway', this is quite tastily done!
 No one ever except....Heart..

Posted 5 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
wow - wish i could play like that!
Posted 5 years ago by dianed    [ Reply ]
Even though no one is ever supposed to cover 'Stairway', this is quite tastily done!
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
In response to sirtezza.
 
If you saw them in person, you would not think they are pretty pretenders. They are fantastic live. And I've never seen anyone like them.
Posted 5 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
Astounding talents
Posted 6 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
This is #215 on a list of 305 different covers of this song. Have we heard any of the other versions here on RP? 

{#No} 

So, maybe not so eclectic after all, Mr. Goldsmith.

{#Naughty}
 
Could be your list that's not very eclectic.
Posted 6 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Bua
Posted 6 years ago by guillekr    [ Reply ]
 sirtezza wrote:
The world is really going mad if these 3rd rate wannabes are held up as inspirational.   Inspirational?  No delusional!!
Happy if you like them but please don’t call them brilliant or fantastic musicians, It’s just annoying. I encourage you to seek out the real thing and not to be hoodwinked by these pretty pretenders.
 
Or it could just be you.
Posted 6 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Kick.  Ass.
Posted 6 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
 sirtezza wrote:
The world is really going mad if these 3rd rate wannabes are held up as inspirational.   Inspirational?  No delusional!!
Happy if you like them but please don’t call them brilliant or fantastic musicians, It’s just annoying. I encourage you to seek out the real thing and not to be hoodwinked by these pretty pretenders.
 
Hyperbole. Please edify us. 
Posted 6 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Perfect! Going to see R&G play with the Oregon Symphony in about 2 hours. Thanks RP for turning me on to them years ago!
Posted 6 years ago by clads98    [ Reply ]
Sucked when I rated it in 2007, still sucks today - Any cover of Stairway gets an automatic 1 for me - the most overrated and overplayed song in the history of radio
Posted 6 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
 sirtezza wrote:
The world is really going mad if these 3rd rate wannabes are held up as inspirational.   Inspirational?  No delusional!!
Happy if you like them but please don’t call them brilliant or fantastic musicians, It’s just annoying. I encourage you to seek out the real thing and not to be hoodwinked by these pretty pretenders.
 
I'm gobsmacked.  Literally every "guitar hero" alive today thinks R&G are not just the real deal, but are taking acoustic guitar playing to heights rarely seen. I'm curious whom you would put on a higher pedestal.

Do yourself a favor and see them live, then report back about how 3rd rate they are.
Posted 6 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Rodrigo y Gabriela are amazing guitar artists. But I like their original work so much more.
Posted 6 years ago by user4176    [ Reply ]
Hey sirtezzeplin.... I like the interpretation. I don't play guitar, so I can't say if this is any good... but I like how it sounds.....  I would agree that you can't slow dancing to this like the original...

Anyway, Led Zepplin ripped off a bunch of people.. so who cares! 


sirtezza wrote:
The world is really going mad if these 3rd rate wannabes are held up as inspirational.   Inspirational?  No delusional!!
Happy if you like them but please don’t call them brilliant or fantastic musicians, It’s just annoying. I encourage you to seek out the real thing and not to be hoodwinked by these pretty pretenders.
 

Posted 6 years ago by davidbrace61    [ Reply ]
I usually don't like over-crafted guitar music, but due to its sheer originality, this is kinda growing on me. At least halfway through.
Posted 6 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
The world really is going mad if these 3rd rate wannabes are held up as inspirational.   Inspirational?  No, delusional!!
Happy if you like them but please don’t call them brilliant or fantastic musicians, It’s just annoying. I encourage you to seek out the real thing and not to be hoodwinked by these pretty pretenders.
Posted 6 years ago by sirtezza    [ Reply ]
ABSOLUTELY AWSOME!!
Posted 6 years ago by jvosb1496    [ Reply ]
F R E E E  - B I R R R D !
Posted 6 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
For me 9 - O U T S T A N D I N G
Posted 7 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
Does anybody remember laughter?
Posted 7 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
 easmann wrote:
I did NOT hear this version being played on a demo guitar at my local music shop. 
; p
 
LOL
Posted 7 years ago by FatPants    [ Reply ]
Loving this version of a favorite classic!
Posted 7 years ago by sadd.patrice219    [ Reply ]
Absolutely fantastic!!
Posted 7 years ago by MuzikLover    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2} I don't care how many renditions there are, I love this one. 
 
Posted 8 years ago by Kwhiteway    [ Reply ]
Amazing!!!!
 
Posted 8 years ago by Kwhiteway    [ Reply ]
Wow!!

Say no more. 
Posted 8 years ago by grahamdillabough    [ Reply ]
This rendition of Stairway has got to make Jimmy Page smile.{#Smile}  it certainly does me.....
Posted 8 years ago by swtobias508    [ Reply ]
not much they do that I don't like
Posted 8 years ago by dt12101    [ Reply ]

Made many trips to D.F. (Mexico City) in 1995. One fine evening a small orchestra was set up on the sidewalk outside of a café. They played a set of Led Zep songs on strings and brass and it worked wonderfully.

I see in a previous comment  that someone mentions R&G ought to try doing AC/DC. Well, go see R&G in concert and you will indeed hear them do a few select AC/DC songs.  


Posted 8 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Pffffffffffff
Posted 8 years ago by Daub    [ Reply ]
Pffffffffffff 
Posted 8 years ago by Daub    [ Reply ]
I see pupils in the lens.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 LaurieinTucson wrote:

Bill plays a version on the ukelele, but I can't remember the artist's name... 

 
Too bad Rodrigo couldn't segue into Highway to Hell by AC/DC {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 9 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
This is #215 on a list of 305 different covers of this song. Have we heard any of the other versions here on RP? 

{#No} 

So, maybe not so eclectic after all, Mr. Goldsmith.

{#Naughty}

 
Bill plays a version on the ukelele, but I can't remember the artist's name... 
Posted 9 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
This is #215 on a list of 305 different covers of this song. Have we heard any of the other versions here on RP? 

{#No} 

So, maybe not so eclectic after all, Mr. Goldsmith.

{#Naughty}
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Johnny_Wave wrote:
Totally unnecessary

 
ABSOLUTELY
Posted 9 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
Rolf?  Nah, I doubt he can collect the royalties.

This however is OK, I quite like it.
Posted 9 years ago by Andrew_C    [ Reply ]
How about playing Rolf's version... (he he he)
Posted 10 years ago by pcc    [ Reply ]
Prefer Spirit's version
Posted 10 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
Excellent live version here: https://youtu.be/vNc5o9TU0t0?list=PLEJV0XpE9DUvkuQ6H0UX5IKMatA2BWAcn

I realy like this couple. They always seem to be having such fun.

PS Awesome  segue to Johnny Cash "Hurt". Finest Kind Bill!!
Posted 10 years ago by sid1950    [ Reply ]
Lots of bad cover versions of this out  there.  This is one of the outstanding ones.
Posted 10 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
The middle has a definite mason williams classical gas feel. Excellent. PS how about that album cover!
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Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
 Sweet_Virginia wrote:
Didn't that 70s English hair band rip this off? 

 
lol!!!!
Posted 10 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
dare I say I actually like this Better than the original lol!
Posted 10 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
Why does it always work on radio paradise?
Because It is Paradise

truly thank you Bill for making it true paradise in the world of sound for my head
Posted 10 years ago by tiler    [ Reply ]
It works, and it's fresh. The original I've heard tooooooooo many times…. 
Posted 10 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
Didn't that 70s English hair band rip this off? 
Posted 10 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
My Dad used to say that just because you can, doesn't mean you should.  However good at it you are.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 Johnny_Wave wrote:
Totally unnecessary

 
Totally NECESSARY. It's a work of genius. 
Posted 10 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
Totally unnecessary
Posted 10 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
 dtown40 wrote:
Fantastic musicians, but poor execution of this song.  During the intro, I expected Mel Torme to start singing.  

 
Absolutely spot on!


Soon as I hear the itro I cringe. 
Posted 10 years ago by robh    [ Reply ]
Objection!
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Ya know what, every once in a while its ok to hear the real led zep version.  Iffen one doesn't listen to terradio very much, its never heard.

Shame that a cover of this song is in the library, but the original isn't. Heck, its been rejected.

I'm not saying I'd like to hear the original on a regular basis, but maybe once for every two times the cover is played ?   
Posted 10 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Wow, great version!
Posted 10 years ago by SaxAtPhone    [ Reply ]
Saw these two in concert last year.  Excellent show.  Highly recommended.  
Posted 10 years ago by timmywilson    [ Reply ]
 bstevens1951 wrote:
The PERFECT version of this song!

 

Posted 11 years ago by Muddyman3019    [ Reply ]
 zerosomething wrote:
I think I like this mor for the flashy skill than anything else. That's OK isn't it?
 
Yeah, if you can play guitar like Rodrigo, hell, you can show off as much as you want and people will love it.
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
I think I like this mor for the flashy skill than anything else. That's OK isn't it?
Posted 11 years ago by zerosomething    [ Reply ]
The PERFECT version of this song!
Posted 11 years ago by bstevens1951    [ Reply ]
Outstanding. Adds to the original.
Posted 11 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
Fantastic musicians, but poor execution of this song.  During the intro, I expected Mel Torme to start singing.  
Posted 11 years ago by dtown40    [ Reply ]
cover better than original.......{#Guitarist}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Okay, so now we have "Who By Fire" (a.k.a. "50 Ways to Meet Your Maker") followed by "Stairway to Heaven"—very clever!
Posted 11 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
 Carl wrote:
Said before but bears repeating: Imagine being there live for this… just imagine the thrill!

 

Wow!  Bears can do that?  Whooo doogggie!
Posted 11 years ago by Rmike    [ Reply ]
 dpvest wrote:
SinisterDexter wrote:
I always love when this comes on, because Bill always plays a Zep tune right after it.
 Carl wrote:

That, or a Johnny Cash tune. Whatever.
 
how's about a zep tune before and a cash tune after?  great set!

 
Or perhaps a Mumford & Sons cover of a Simon & Garfunkel standard—that Bill—what a kidder! :-)
Posted 11 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
hey a cover of this tune worth hearing!!!!!!!!!!!{#Guitarist}{#Guitarist}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Said before but bears repeating: Imagine being there live for this… just imagine the thrill!
Posted 11 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
I prefer the original, sorry!

 
I prefer the Rolf Harris version to the original. This version is the best so far, though, IMO. For those who don't know, Rodrigo y Gabriela are massive Led Zep fans, and IIRC started out as a couple playing Led Zep covers on Spanish guitar.
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I prefer the original, sorry!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Sorry, but the classic-rock revival on commercial radio during the 80s turned me off to Stairway to Heaven.  All versions. Forever.
Posted 11 years ago by rickinstlouis    [ Reply ]
{#Eek}  Twice a day ?
Posted 11 years ago by philipr    [ Reply ]
I prefer Frank Zappa's version - from the "Best Band You Never Heard Of" album.
Posted 11 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
 lkovathana wrote:
Let's face it — it's a hokey song to begin with.  Then this version makes it corn on pone.  Someone's got this in their "best of mix" for a fondue restaurant ... 
 

wow you must have some great Fondue restaurants in Chicago. I'm on my way...


Posted 11 years ago by Charlie_rijsel    [ Reply ]
Phenomenal
Posted 11 years ago by spiggy    [ Reply ]
Rockin!! to me it shows how you can take some music and make it better. Sorry Rob and Jimmy.
 
Posted 11 years ago by kayakingclark    [ Reply ]
Ditto on Brilliant!
Posted 11 years ago by Suzl    [ Reply ]
BRILLIANT
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 lkovathana wrote:
Let's face it — it's a hokey song to begin with.  Then this version makes it corn on pone.  Someone's got this in their "best of mix" for a fondue restaurant ... 
 
If you consider this hokey, I will suggest that for your own sanity you avoid listening to modern pop at all costs. By comparison, this is poetry that touched the depths of the human soul and uplifted entire nations, while making the sun rise and flowers bloom.

(OK, that may be a slight exaggeration. The sun will rise anyway. :) 
Posted 12 years ago by catsoup    [ Reply ]
 rockpommel16 wrote:

...yes....smileysmiley......amazing.......
 

Indeed!
Posted 12 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 matude wrote:
no
 
...yes....smileysmiley......amazing.......
Posted 12 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]
Was hoping for some Laurence Juber
Posted 12 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
no
Posted 12 years ago by matude    [ Reply ]
Marginally interesting to me, especially after Zep itself, so PSD (love that new feature).
Posted 12 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
 dpvest wrote:
SinisterDexter wrote:
I always love when this comes on, because Bill always plays a Zep tune right after it.
 Carl wrote:

That, or a Johnny Cash tune. Whatever.
 
how's about a zep tune before and a cash tune after?  great set!
 
DING. It happened today (right now!).
Posted 12 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
this version of this song really hits home..
Posted 12 years ago by srose96    [ Reply ]
Let's face it — it's a hokey song to begin with.  Then this version makes it corn on pone.  Someone's got this in their "best of mix" for a fondue restaurant ... 
Posted 12 years ago by lkovathana    [ Reply ]
 haresfur wrote:

Perhaps, but this version isn't that one time. {#Bananajam}
 
Couldn't agree more. I got tired of the original years ago but this version is sooo good.
Posted 12 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
Great version!!!!!!
Posted 12 years ago by STEVIE1    [ Reply ]
that was nice and relaxing :)
Posted 12 years ago by rommi    [ Reply ]
I caught these two in Berkeley, CA, a while back.  They put on an excellent live show!
Posted 12 years ago by Jennif    [ Reply ]
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Posted 12 years ago by Captn_Pea    [ Reply ]
 tclodes wrote:
I guess it'd be okay to play this version in the guitar shop.
 
HAHAHA!  Only if you want some slack jawed patrons
Posted 12 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
https://youtu.be/RD1KqbDdmuE

I'm sure previous posted... but, bumped to the top.
Posted 12 years ago by Captn_Pea    [ Reply ]
Love this version. Their YouTube video is excellent.
Posted 12 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
A stunning display of technique, but I find this kind of covers quite boring.
Posted 12 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Hey Bill - would love to hear you play Stanley Jordan's version of this - also an outstanding version!
Posted 13 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
OUT ....... standing!
Posted 13 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
SinisterDexter wrote:
I always love when this comes on, because Bill always plays a Zep tune right after it.
 Carl wrote:

That, or a Johnny Cash tune. Whatever.
 
how's about a zep tune before and a cash tune after?  great set!
Posted 13 years ago by dpvest    [ Reply ]
 Carl wrote:

That, or a Johnny Cash tune. Whatever.

 
Or Cracker.


Posted 13 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
 TimNH wrote:
I want off this elevator.
 
AGREED!!
Posted 13 years ago by raewah    [ Reply ]
zzzzzzzzz.......huh?.......zzzzzzzzzzz!
Posted 13 years ago by seven7    [ Reply ]
 TimNH wrote:
I want off this elevator.
 
Really, watch them play it live (er, or recorded on youtube) and you will have a different opinion.  
Posted 13 years ago by coyotexxx2    [ Reply ]
I guess it'd be okay to play this version in the guitar shop.
Posted 13 years ago by tclodes    [ Reply ]
 stoliwarrior wrote:
one of the top 5 most covered songs in rock and roll history ....{#Sleep} as nice as it is .............its just been done one time to many
 
Perhaps, but this version isn't that one time. {#Bananajam}
Posted 13 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]
Hard to believe but I still love the original version of this song and I have never changed the station on it even once.
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Freebird is the one that induces projectile vomiting from me  
Posted 13 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]