Deep Purple/Germany 1970

Two performances in Berlin, Germany from the spring 1970 live show when the second DEEP PURPLE peaked in terms of explosive power and tension will be released as a three-disc set, both using the longest audience source ever. ! This valuable live performance, which until now only existed in fragments, has been made into a disc based on the tape master discovered overseas, and we declare it to be one of the best DEEP PURPLE collector's items of the year! PURPLE, who welcomed Ian Gillan and Roger Glover, changed direction to Ritchie-led hard rock, and while paralleling the production of the first studio album of the second period, ``IN ROCK'', they also performed live activities (almost non-stop). ) continued. Live performances from late 1969 to spring 1970 were mainly held in England, but they also actively performed in Germany on one-off or short-term tours. The Cologne performance on April 4th, released as “KOLN 1970”, is an example of this. The highlight of the German tour in the spring of 1970 was the live show in Berlin. During this period, they held two concerts in Berlin, on March 30th and May 29th, but for some reason the titles of the items that recorded these shows had incomplete content for both shows. Only known. Since the performances that can be heard on the previously released sound sources were both wonderful contents, fans strongly desired the release of the full-length version. This time, the two Berlin performances will be made into a press CD using audience masters discovered overseas! A 3-disc set that includes plenty of first-time sound sources, allowing you to fully enjoy the real pleasure of the PURPLE live show in the spring of 1970! Disc 1 includes a live performance at the "Peace and Pop Festival" held on March 30, 1970. In addition to DEEP PURPLE, this festival is known for featuring Keith Emerson's THE NICE, as well as SPENCER DAVIS GROUP and HARDIN & YORK. The sound source of PURPLE at this festival was a nostalgic compilation title for enthusiasts such as ``ODD DITTIES'', and you could listen to the sound source that was said to be ``THE NICE and PURPLE co-starring''. However, PURPLE's main set was not made into a record for some reason, and despite being famous, it was a live performance with many mysteries. In this work, you can fully enjoy PURPLE's live performance that you have never been able to hear before. Although the sound image shows some hiss noise, the brightness of the sound itself is certain, and you can clearly confirm the energetic performance from the opening "Speed ​​King". Not only Ritchie's guitar and John's organ, but Roger's bass is clearly captured, which is a major feature of this recording. In “Child In Time” where John’s organ leads solemnly, Gillan’s vocals also approach with great presence. You can enjoy the best power in the middle where Richie and John listen to the thrilling interplay. Gillan also shows off a powerful high tone in the following “Into The Fire”. In the approximately 23-minute “Wring That Neck”, Roger’s driving bass is a perfect score. The interplay between the guitar and organ is also amazing, like it's on fire. “Paint It Black”, which features a drum solo, is also a listening point unique to this period (the highlight “Mandrake Root” unfortunately ended at around 9 minutes). The biggest highlights of this live performance are the last two encore songs, “Walking All Down The Line” and “Lucille.” As mentioned above, these were once said to be the sound sources of "THE NICE and PURPLE co-starring" (or Ritchie and Gillan jumped into THE NICE's live performance), but in reality, these were the recordings of Keith at PURPLE's live performance. - Take in which Emerson participated (the piano that seems to be played by Keith can be heard quite clearly). In the former, you can enjoy a light and thrilling jam session, and in the latter, you can enjoy a play with a different touch from the usual PURPLE live performances (slightly slow and groovy performance). This disc 1, which includes the main set of PURPLE, which will be appearing for the first time, and the entire historical co-starring, is a great valuable sound source that goes beyond mere sound quality! The first half of Disc 2 and Disc 3 includes a live performance on May 29th (according to some sources, this day was also said to have been an appearance at a festival). Almost 20 years ago, there was already a sound source for this show under the title "BERLIN 5, 29, 70", but that one included "Wring That Neck", "Mandrake Root", "Speed ​​King" and 3. The content was frustrating for fans, as it only contained songs (and the order of the songs was different) and the sound quality was poor. However, this work correctly opens with "Speed ​​King" and includes all the songs performed on that day that are confirmed to exist. Although the recording feels a little distant from the stage, the brightness and balance of the recording can be said to be sufficiently good considering the era (of course, the pitch has also been adjusted accurately). As you can see in "Speed ​​King" where Richie and Gillan's dialogue pops out in the second half, the performance is a series of improvisations that do not allow the listener to let down their guard for a moment. The second song, the powerful “Black Night,” followed by “Child In Time” and “Paint It Black” (which also includes a drum solo) are thrilling ad-lib battles. Even if there is not a big difference in the songs played, the content of the performance is very different, making you realize the ferocity of the PURPLE live at that time! “Wring That Neck”, which is included in the first half of Disc 3, has the impression that the sound is wavy because it is in a mastered state, but the performance that rides the groove is a splendor that can be said to be the peak of the 1970s. The contrast between the melodious part centered on John's solo and the scene where Richie's guitar rages is also wonderful, and it is a masterpiece that makes the listener think, ``I really wanted to see this performance!'' The last song “Mandrake Root” was edited for 21 minutes, but this work is recorded for 25 minutes. The band's interplay is well recorded, and you will be overwhelmed by the ferociousness in the middle where the frenzied plays collide (at the 12-minute mark, you can clearly hear Guillain's conga, mixed in with Pace's drums) ). Richie's guitar that builds up towards the ending is clear, and the huge explosion at the climax is unparalleled (it's such a shame that the ending fades)! Furthermore, in the second half of Disc 3, as a special bonus track, "Child In Time" from the live performance on March 30th that could be heard on Disc 1 is recorded from the broadcast sound source used in the radio program. Although it is a recording where hiss noise and unstable parts are somewhat noticeable, the performance itself can be heard more clearly and in detail than the audience recording on disk 1, and John's organ and Richie's guitar are also very dynamic. This one song alone is sure to amaze fans! (At the beginning, you can listen to the broadcast DJ intro and an interview with Jon Lord, although it is short.) The spring 1970 Berlin performance, which has been shrouded in mystery even among enthusiasts for many years, is revived with a rare full-length master. This work will provide a sensational topic for PURPLE fans. The hard, energetic, and high-tension performance is sure to knock out any enthusiast! ★Listen to Purple's precious collaboration with Keith Emerson, who guest-performed on two encore songs, in high quality at the "Peace and Pop Festival" held on March 30, 1970, recorded on Disc 1. You can do that. Sportpalast, Berlin, Germany 30th March 1970 PERFECT SOUND Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany 29th May 1970 TRULY AMAZING SOUND Live at Sportpalast, Berlin, Germany 30th March 1970 Peace Pop World Concert Disc 1(74:20) 1. Speed ​​King 2. Child In Time 3. Into The Fire 4. Wring That Neck 5. Paint It Black incl. Drum Solo 6. Mandrake Root 7. Walking All Down The Line (with Keith Emerson) 8. Lucille (with Keith Emerson) Live at Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany 29th May 1970 Disc 2(43:47) 1. Speed ​​King 2. Black Night 3. Child In Time 4. Paint It Black incl. Drum Solo Disc 3(61:20) 1. Wring That Neck 2. Mandrake Root Live at Sportpalast, Berlin, Germany 30th March 1970 FM Broadcast Recording 3. Radio Intro/Jon Lord Interview 4. Child In Time Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar Ian Gillan - Vocal Roger Glover - Bass Jon Lord - Keyboards Ian Paice - Drums Live at Sportpalast , Berlin, Germany 30th March 1970 Peace Pop World Concert Disc 1(74:20) 1. Speed ​​King 2. Child In Time 3. Into The Fire 4. Wring That Neck 5. Paint It Black incl. Drum Solo 6. Mandrake Root 7. Walking All Down The Line (with Keith Emerson) 8. Lucille (with Keith Emerson) Live at Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany 29th May 1970 Disc 2(43:47) 1. Speed ​​King 2. Black Night 3. Child In Time 4. Paint It Black incl. Drum Solo Disc 3(61:20) 1. Wring That Neck 2. Mandrake Root Live at Sportpalast, Berlin, Germany 30th March 1970 FM Broadcast Recording 3. Radio Intro/Jon Lord Interview 4. Child In Time Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar Ian Gillan - Vocal Roger Glover - Bass Jon Lord - Keyboards Ian Paice - Drums