Music: Now, for something completely different

I have a gawdawful early call this morning that I am leading, and that means I woke up early than usual1, and in my journey of looking at Youtube for interesting music and bits, I stumbled across this cover of that which shall not be played, a.k.a. Stairway to Heaven.

This time though, it is by Gagaku, and it is a cover that blends the traditional instruments of the ethereal Jimmy Page (that is Gibson guitars) with Japanese traditional instruments.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I clicked on this, but I am blown away. This is one dude, multiple instruments, blended together masterfully, both a tribute to the almighty Led Zep, but also a tribute to Japanese folk instruments.

I am not sure what I did to deserve this being dished up, but I will take it.

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