The live album of the first Hokkaido performance that was realized in 1996, 20 years ago, is now available. The performance in Japan on “PURPENDICULAR WORLD TOUR 1996” was also the first visit to Japan after Steve Morse joined, but this day was the first Hokkaido performance in the entire history of DEEP PURPLE. This work is a memorable audience album. The 1996 Japan tour was a schedule that crisscrossed Japan with a total of 10 performances, but this work was recorded at the 9th performance, "November 6, 1996, Sapporo performance." The recording artist is a master from Sapporo who is known as "that person" in Hokkaido. Recently, Paul Rodgers' "SAPPORO 1996" and Jeff Beck's "SAPPORO 2005" have attracted attention for their high quality sound, and this taper is based on those super masterpieces. The master directly handed down by such a master is a recording that will be released for the first time all over the world. What was contained within it was the great sound that made it famous. Anyway, the musical tone is clear and the bass is thick and thunderous. The Hokkaido Welfare Pension Hall (currently Sapporo Arts and Culture Hall), which was the venue, is the largest hall in Hokkaido with 2,300 seats, and while it gives you a sense of the spatial spectacle, the reverberations are clear and all Even the edges of the instrument are vivid. On top of that, the rich bass sounds that can even be heard vibrating the floor and walls of the venue are amazing. Speaking of Hokkaido, there is an image of a barren area struggling with a lack of taper for many years, but the quality of this work is more than enough to pass even in the metropolitan areas of Tokyo and Osaka, which are crowded with masters. On the contrary, it is a masterpiece recording of a level that can be surpassed. However, what is contained within it is definitely a valuable first true account of Hokkaido. This work contains the loud cheers that are enthusiastic about DEEP PURPLE, which I was finally able to meet, but the excitement and joy are overwhelming. From the moment "Fireball" opens, it's literally like a ball of fire. That is to be expected, and it is also the “first PURPLE”, but even if you look back at the entire family, the Hokkaido performances are about the tragic RAINBOW in 1978 and WHITESNAKE in 1983 and 1984. Of course, the era was already the 90's, and instead of the turmoil of 1978, they saw a precious opportunity and had a great concentration to burn it into their ears, but on top of that, their excitement rose as each song ended. The joy that spread throughout the venue was indescribably beautiful. Before I knew it, concerts with outside sauce became the norm, and I had almost forgotten about that joy. He continued to maintain that feeling even into the era when high-quality recordings were possible. There is an atmosphere that is unique to Sapporo, and a sense of transparency that is unique to 1996. DEEP PURPLE's performance, which seems to be drawn in by such enthusiasm, is also amazing. Ritchie Blackmore is no longer in sight, but the band's potential of the masterpiece "PURPENDICULAR", which is touted as "the best masterpiece after Ritchie", is still intact, and six songs, about half of them, are set in. On this tour, they performed passionately all over Japan to prove the appeal of the new lineup, but in their first performance in Hokkaido, the audience seemed to be able to take in the appeal, making them more energetic than ever. “The Aviator”, which cannot be heard on the official version “LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA '96”, is also nice, but the most moving song is “Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming”, which is a masterpiece among the famous songs. Morse's beautiful yet dandy tone is intertwined with the late John Lord's traditional Hammond organ, and Ian Gillan's well-stretched shout beautifully colors the climax. No, really, if they had made an official live album from this Sapporo performance, I think it would have been an incredible masterpiece. 1996 was the best year since Ritchie left...or maybe it was the best time since they reunited in 1985. The band's charm is overflowing at this show, which is warmly received by novice Sapporo fans. There may not have been a live album this beautiful since “MADE IN JAPAN” in 1972. It is a piece that captures the interaction between the band and the audience with a beautiful and masterful sound. In May 2016, DEEP PURPLE's third Hokkaido performance was announced. This time, in addition to Sapporo, it will also be held in Hakodate. Now that they have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and are about to return to Hokkaido, I would like to look back on their "first time in Sapporo." A live album that overflows with the sparkling communication between the band and fans, from the original master that fully captures the atmosphere of the scene. Please enjoy it to your heart's content. Live at Koseinenkin Hall, Sapporo, Japan 6th November 1996 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1(57:06) 1. Intro 2. Fireball 3. Vavoom: Ted The Mechanic 4. Pictures Of Home 5. Black Night 6. Cascades: I'm Not Your Lover 7. Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming 8. Woman From Tokyo 9. The Aviator Disc 2(63:27) 1. MC 2. Rosa's Cantina 3. No One Came 4. Smoke On The Water 5 When A Blind Man Cries 6. Speed King Encore 7. Perfect Strangers 8. Hey Cisco 9. Highway Star Ian Gillan - Vocal Steve Morse - Guitar Roger Glover - Bass Ian Paice – Drums
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