With the band’s new October release, however, there is hope that Greta Van Fleet will distinguish itself further as a unique entity and not a mere knock-off of past rock groups. Whether the continuous comparisons to Led Zeppelin will diminish Greta Van Fleet’s refreshing dynamism is yet to be seen. Instead of looking at Greta Van Fleet’s conspired imitation of Led Zeppelin, perhaps the original vision of blues artists that sparked both bands’ rock revolutions should be highlighted with more vigor. Zeppelin’s “Lemon Song” is taken directly from Robert Johnson’s “Traveling Riverside Blues” and Howlin’ Wolf’s “Killing Floor,” as evident through lyrics like “squeeze till the juice runs down my leg.” Arguably, Led Zeppelin’s originality can give great thanks to less recognized blues musicians, so it is unsurprising that two bands with the same muses found the same tonality. By learning from reputed masters like Robert Johnson and Howlin’ Wolf, Greta Van Fleet arrives independently to a tone reminiscent of Led Zeppelin, a band who themselves drew a relevant inspiration from the American South. Rather than directly mimicking Led Zeppelin’s sound, Greta Van Fleet traces the same intoxicating influences that shaped older rock groups and finds a niche in the purely emotive sounds of the southern blues. Safari Song Greta Van Fleet 1. Safari Song - Greta Van Fleet translated into spanish Idioma traduccin. Does this mean Greta Van Fleet is simply a rip-off of Led Zeppelin? Are they only redoing what the great rock group of the seventies already accomplished? Is “Highway Tune” just an imitation of Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song”? Several critiques of Van Fleet acknowledge not only the vocal twins but also the similar rhythmic instrumentalism and rock techniques used by each of the other band members. Robert Plant commented on the young musicians’ sound, saying “they are Led Zeppelin I” and that frontman Kiszka “borrowed from somebody knows very well,” in reference to Plant’s own easily identifiable vocal style. Without distinguishing between them, it would be nearly impossible to say that two different bands played each song. Behind it all, the drummer’s relentless power creates an expansive, larger-than-life sound. The guitarists embrace rambling bluesy drawls in constant melodic duel with the vocalists, and the bass line loses no ground. In the verses, both singers croon to a mysterious woman with lyrics reminiscent of southern blues, and in the refrain, they riot with powerful resonating shrieks of raw energy. Greta Van Fleet’s “Safari Song” and Led Zeppelin’s “Good Times Bad Times” are arguably the same, just with slight variances. Frontman Josh Kiszka’s high tenor vocals clearly bear a striking resemblance to Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant and his unique belting voice. When comparing the two, the similarities are eerily evident. Album Cover for “Watching Over,” Courtesy of Greta Van Fleet VEVO Youtube
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