Gillan/TV Compilation 1978-1982

Speaking of Ian Gillan, DEEP PURPLE is the name of the game. However, when looking back on his career, the GILLAN era is also unforgettable. Around 1980, when DEEP PURPLE didn't exist, this band dominated the British hit charts by competing with RAINBOW and WHITESNAKE at their peak, and despite their short period of activity, they left a strong impression on their fans. I left it. This work "On TV 1978-1982", which is a compilation of professional shot footage from 1978 to 1982 when GILLAN was active, was a big topic among fans when it was released on the Power Gate label. called. This work is centered around GILLAN's peak of activity when he was with Bernie Thome, his time with Yannick Guards when he became more mature and began to enjoy pop tastes, and the two guitarists who colored the band. . Disc 1 mainly features the Bernie era, and Disc 2 mainly features after Yannick joined, so you can fully enjoy the charm of the band on each disc. In addition, there is footage from Steve Byrd's 1978 Tokyo performance before joining Bernie, video clips for each song, and footage from his appearance on "Top Of Pops," all from currently available masters. , recorded in the highest quality possible. It's no exaggeration to describe this work as a GILLAN history that you can experience with your eyes and ears, as you can almost understand the flow of activities around the 1980s in one book! The first appearance on Disc 1 is the Edinburgh performance on February 5, 1981. The band has tremendous energy from the opening song "Unchain You Brain", as it was a live performance at the time of "GLORY ROAD" and "FUTURE SHOCK", which are famous as hard rock masterpieces. In contrast, there are a series of highlights, such as "If You Believe Me", which Gillan sings cheerfully, and the famous song "No Easy Way", which Bernie played even after leaving GILLAN. Next up is a video from the TV program "Rock Goes To College" which was a live performance in Oxford on February 18th, about two weeks after Edinburgh. The sound quality here is better than that in Edinburgh, and I'm glad that you can enjoy a long concert. The dramatic numbers "Mr. Universe" and "On The Rocks" that were not seen in the former, as well as the powerful and exciting "Vengeance" are worth watching. Furthermore, the percussive song development from "No Easy Way" to "Trouble" with Gillan hitting congas and Mick Underwood's drums is also interesting. “New Orleans” also has an impressive smoke drift, and Barney’s guitar crash explodes at the end! The wild live performance of Barney's era will please even enthusiasts who say, "This is GILLAN!" In addition, the last of this disc 1 also includes footage of the 1982 "O.T.T. Show" as a bonus. There are only two songs here, "Restless" and "New Orleans", and they are played in mime, but in the intro there is an exchange between the host and Gillan, who misspells the band's name (probably on purpose), and gigantic bassist John McCoy in a harness. Disc 1 concludes with an unconventional performance in which he floats through the studio (including the scene where he slams his bass on the stage, a must-see!), making fans laugh. Disc 2 features live footage from 1982, GILLAN's last year. Yannick Gers (currently IRON MAIDEN), who joined the band just before the Reading Festival the previous year, has a somewhat calmer image compared to Berni, who was more like a guitar hero, but at the time he was a member of Ritchie Blackmore. He was even called a "clone," and it's interesting to see him and Ian side by side on stage. His technique has been outstanding since then, and here you can see the band's level up. "Off The Record", which appears first, was performed in Gillingham, England on January 17, 1982. Highlights include ``Hadely Bop-Bop,'' a signature song since Yannick joined, ``Bite The Bullet,'' whose gutsy lyrics enhance the power of the song, as well as ``M.A.D.'' and ``Vengeance.'' Although the members have changed, the energy of the performance has not only remained the same, but has become more and more outrageous, and during "New Orleans," McCoy scrapes his bass against the stage, and Colin Towns jumps on top of the keys. The way it looks, it astounds the viewers. Next, the performance in Vienna, Austria on March 4th will appear. The sudden ``Smoke On The Water'' shows off Gillan's uniqueness, and profound songs such as ``Born To Kill'' and ``No Easy Way'' show off the band's playing ability. The last song of the performance is the promised “New Orleans”. Ian's staging is wonderful here, and his performance is simply cool to watch! What should be noted is the valuable footage from the 1978 Tokyo performance that appears in the middle of Disc 2. This is a video from October 23rd, the same as the CD title "FINAL SIGHT". When they came to Japan in 1978, they changed their structure from the IAN GILLAN BAND, and their stage, which was oriented towards harder rock than DEEP PURPLE, surprised Japanese fans. The selection of songs unique to the early days, such as the energetic "Secret Of The Dance", the rare "Bringin' Joanna Back", "Message In A Bottle", and "Dead Of Night", will be interesting even for fans who have watched the videos so far. It's a series of scenes! If you compare the atmosphere felt in the sound source with the actual stage appearance, you will be able to better understand the live performance at the time. From the second half of the disc onwards, you can enjoy the appearance of the British music program "Top Of Pops" and video clips of "No Laugh In Heaven", "Nightmare", "Restless", etc. as extra tracks. In these clips, Ian, who has experience as an actor, shows off some interesting performances, and the songs themselves are surprisingly pop-like, allowing us to see plenty of the catchy side of the band GILLAN. Even if the viewer is not familiar with GILLAN's band history, they will be satisfied with this work. The powerful GILLAN-style rock'n'roll will keep you entertained from the opening to the end with the best groove, excitement, and exciting performances. Ian's power and voice are now being pointed out as declining, but he was so exciting when he was younger! Ian Gillan's activities include the glorious second period of DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH during the "BORN AGAIN" era that reached the height of heaviness, and the eventful reunion of DEEP PURPLE, surrounded by an extremely dramatic career. Perhaps because of this, the period around 1980 is an era that is rarely talked about. However, if you watch this work, you will understand how excellent a live act this band was. As fans become immersed in the performance, even the 180-minute super-volume will pass by in the blink of an eye. Please take this opportunity to enjoy this surprising title that will show off Guillain's greatness to all hard rock fans! Ultimate TV Compilation from 1978 to 1982 PRO-SHOT Disc 1 Live at Gateway Theatre, Edinburgh, UK 5th February 1981 1. Unchain Your Brain 2. Trouble 3. If You Believe Me 4. M.A.D 5. No Easy Way "Rock Goes To College" " Live at Oxford Polytechnic, Oxford, UK 18th February 1981 1. Unchain You Brain 2. Mr. Universe 3. No Easy Way 4. Trouble 5. M.A.D 6. On The Rocks 7. Vengeance 8. New Orleans O.T.T. Show UK TV 1982 1. Restless 2. New Orleans Disc 2 "Off The Record" Live at TVS Studios, Gillingham, UK 17th January 1982 1. Hadely Bop-Bop 2. Bite The Bullet 3. Trouble 4. M.A.D 5. Vengeance 6. On The Rocks 7. New Orleans Live in Vienna, Austria 4th March 1982 1. Smoke On The Water 2. Vengeance 3. Born To Kill 4. No Easy Way 5. New Orleans Live in Tokyo, Japan 23rd October 1978 1. Secret Of The Dance 2 Bringin' Joanna Back 3. Message In A Bottle 4. Dead Of Night 5. Smoke On The Water Extra 1. Intro 2. Vengeance 1979 3. Mr. Universe Live Promo 1979 4. Trouble Top Of The Pops 1980 5. M.A.D. Top Of The Pops 1981 6. New Orleans Top Of The Pops 1981 7. No Laugh In Heaven Promo 1981 8. Nightmare Promo 1981 9. Restless Promo 1982 10. Restless Tiswas Show 1982 11. Restless Top Of The Pops 1982 12. Living For The City Top Of The Pops 1982 PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx.180min.