Brent Havens takes the podium to present The Music of Led Zeppelin
Brent Havens – Conductor & Arranger
Windborne Music Group
Justin Sargent – Vocalist
New Jersey Symphony
Bridging the gap between rock ‘n’ roll and classical music, conductor and arranger Brent Havens takes the podium to present The Music of Led Zeppelin, a powerful program he crafted to expand the listening experience of Led Zeppelin’s legendary tunes. With a full orchestra joined by a rock band and dynamic vocals, Havens and his ensemble capture the “sheer blast and power” of Led Zeppelin’s riffs, all while introducing new musical colors. The two-plus hour concert features 18 iconic Zeppelin songs, including “Stairway to Heaven,” “Heartbreaker,” “Black Dog,” and “Immigrant Song.”
“Our concept for The Music of Led Zeppelin was to stay as true to the originals as possible and then add some new colors to enhance what Zeppelin had already created,” says Havens. “The beauty of working with an orchestra is having an entire palette of sounds at your disposal. The band faithfully reproduces the original tracks, and having the orchestra behind them gives the music depth and richness, creating a whole new sense of power.”
ABOUT BRENT HAVENS
A Berklee-trained composer and conductor, Brent Havens has written music for orchestras, feature films, and nearly every type of television production. His extensive TV work includes movies for ABC, CBS, and The Family Channel, as well as commercials, sports music for ESPN, and even cartoons. Recently, Havens worked with the Doobie Brothers and the Milwaukee Symphony, arranging and conducting for Harley-Davidson’s 100th Anniversary Birthday Party Finale, which attracted over 150,000 fans. Havens also completed the score for Quo Vadis, a Premier Pictures remake of the 1956 classic gladiator film.
In addition to The Music of Led Zeppelin, Havens serves as the arranger and guest conductor for several other symphonic rock programs, including The Music of the Doors, The Music of Pink Floyd, and The Music of the Eagles.