10 Fascinating Covers Of Led Zeppelin Classics

Providing proof positive of the classical elegance behind many of Zep's finest, the Vitamin String Quartet are not a quartet in the traditional sense, but rather a rotating cast of musicians and creatives based in Los Angeles. Despite an extensive discography which covers 'string' versions of such disparate artists as Iron Maiden and Modest Mouse, the VSG project is no mere cash-in - these are top class musicians who bring invention and passion to everything that they record. VSG are dedicated to erasing the boundaries between genres and "breathing new life into music they already love."

No Quarter, with its slow tempo and slow-burning vibe, seems like the perfect Led Zeppelin track to translate to string music, and a few seconds listening to VSGs version will show you that this is not a slavish, note-for-note rendition - the players dig deep to bring new life via an imaginative arrangement, which, although retaining all the drama and pathos of the original, adds a delicate beauty of its own.

The classic riff remains wholly affecting, as subtle 'voices' rotate and revolve, conjuring up a floating, swirling sonic landscape. Running to over seven minutes in length, VSG allow plenty of time and space to explore everything which No Quarter has to offer.