After the second DEEP PURPLE tour ended in Japan in August 1972, interpersonal relationships within the band deteriorated decisively around the UK tour in September, and Ian Gillan decided to leave the band. It will be. In order to complete the live performances that had already been booked, the second lineup will continue until June 1973, but the excitement of the live performances will be calmer compared to the 1970 tour and the first performance in Japan. Masu. For that reason, it is generally said that the 1973 live show from the second season is ``not bad, but something is missing,'' but among them there are many live shows that fans should listen to. This work "BERLIN 1973" can be said to be one of them. This sound source records the first day of the 1973 European tour, which started on January 16th, and the performance in Berlin, Germany. This recording has also been famous among PURPLE enthusiasts for a long time, and is a source that has produced numerous titles. However, in producing this work, we used a direct copy of the master tape obtained from a top German collector, rather than the lower generation tapes known in Japan. The brightness and clarity of the sound are incomparable to past titles from 10 years ago, and everyone will be surprised by the normal pitch and brightness like DAT recording that penetrates the entire recording. It is imagined that Taper was recorded with a very high-quality microphone at the venue, and the sound and instrument tones are exquisite from the opening “Highway Star”. In addition to the rich bass, the piercing guitar and organ tones recreate the charm of '70s PURPLE with the best sound. “Smoke On The Water”, which develops from an original intro unique to this period, has clap hands and applause from the opening, creating an exquisite mood. Along with a melodious solo that is a bit different from his usual routine, this song has become a must-hear part of the first half of the live show. It is also a great point to be able to listen to “Mary Long”, which was only played in the first half of the tour in ’73, with such high quality sound. This song has an attractive straight melody, and you can't miss Richie's rhythmic and flowing solo and the unique fade-like ending arrangement at the end. "Lazy" has a 4-minute keyboard solo in the intro, and the band ensemble from the middle of the song onwards is wonderful, and you can enjoy the highest level of sound from highs to lows that you won't find any better. The sound quality of this recording gets better and better as the live performance progresses, and on Disc 2 starting with "Space Truckin'", the bass picked up with exquisite listening response is truly stunning. In the same song, the jam part from the middle that develops at a dizzying pace like '72 is a masterpiece, and the scene where John's keyboard pierces sharply like a thunderbolt is truly amazing! In the encore, "Black Night", which sounds like the 1972 performance in Japan, and "Lucille", which is very valuable as a 1973 take, are both played with explosive excitement. In particular, for ``Lucille,'' Guillain excites the audience during the intro, and firecrackers explode during the song and after the performance, a realistic recording of the audience erupting with excitement. The highest quality record representing the second DEEP PURPLE live performance in 1973 is a must-listen for all hard rock fans! Live at Sportpalast, Berlin, Germany 16th January 1973 TRULY AMAZING SOUND Disc 1 1. Highway Star 2. Smoke On The Water 3. Strange Kind Of Woman 4. Mary Long 5. Lazy 6. Drum Solo/The Mule Disc 2 1. Space Truckin' 2. Black Night 3. Lucille Ian Gillan - Vocal Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar Roger Glover - Bass Jon Lord - Keyboards Ian Paice - Drums
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