2 comments on “Page/Plant: Ghent Belgium December 1, 1998

  1. This particular show is as good or better than most Zep shows imho. They’re both playing as if possessed and the rhythm section is right there with Page throughout.

    I can’t help but wonder if Page didn’t visit Bruges before the show to take in Van Eyke’s masterpiece. Van Eyke was famously into the occult and seeing the absolute genius and wonder of his Ghent Alterpiece in person would certainly have provided inspiration.

    Additionally, 12+1+98 (the date) = 111. In a lot of occult practices (not just Thelema), that number has significance. In traditional Kabbalah, it’s connected with Aleph and therefore Keter.

    Apparently, it’s all over the place in Joyce’s Kabbalistic masterpiece Finnegan’s Wake (which I have yet to read as I know it will be a commitment requiring several months lol. I have many other projects to complete before diving in).

    • That whole tour is amazing. The longer it went the better it got. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jimmy visited the Van Eyke. From the Crown to the Kingdom Mr. Page is at least 93% aligned w/ the occult. 🙂

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