Deep Purple in Concert with LSO [Enhanced, Live, Import]

Deep Purple | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 8, 2000)
• Original Release Date: February 8, 2000
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced, Live, Import
• Label: Spitfire
• ASIN: B00004I9U6
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #244,768 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Pictured Within

2. Wait A While

3. Sitting In A Dream

4. Love Is All

5. Via Miami

6. That's Why God Is Singing The Blues

7. Take It Off the Top

8. Wring That Neck

9. Pictures Of Home

Disc: 2

1. Concerto for group & orchestra

2. Concerto for group & orchestra

3. Concerto for group & orchestra

4. Ted the Mechanic

5. Watching the Sky

6. Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming

7. Smoke On The Water

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Deep Purple was the first band to note that heavy metal and classical music share a certain deluded grandeur and attempted to combine the two. While what resulted--specifically, their Concerto for Group and Orchestra--was pretty fearful stuff, it did, for better or for worse, pave the way for a generation of classically influenced heavy-rock bands: King Crimson, Yes, and Queen, among others. The concerto on this live CD appears alongside a bunch of the Purple's more genteel songs they played at the Royal Albert Hall, a show that celebrated their 30th anniversary of their first appearance there. Ian Gillan, who can still do a creditable impression of a bomber revving for takeoff, shares vocals with Ronnie James Dio and Sam Brown. --Andrew Mueller

Product Description

Recorded live at two sold out shows at the Royal Albert Hall on September 25 and 26, 1999, which were benefits for the Nordoff-Robbins Trust. Two disc set contains almost the entire concert which featured the 80 piece London Symphony Orchestra and special guests Ronnie James Dio, Sam Brown and Eddie Hardin. 1999 release. Double slimline jewecase.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, February 20, 2000

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cd-heaven (ROCK CITY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deep Purple in Concert with LSO (Audio CD)

This has to be one of the finest acomplishments the band has ever produced. On a streak to release one double disc live album each year in the last half of the 90's, this is the third one to feature Steve Morse on guitar, and it's their best one to feature him if not one of their best in the band's 30+ years history. With the orchestra in tow and a wide range of special guests, the band perform a unique concert, showcasing not only the band's music, but music from each of the members solo outings as well. Opening up with the John Lord penned Pictured Within, featuring a guest vocalist, it's a soft piano track backed by the orchestra. A big surprise is when the most noticable special vocalist, Ronnie James Dio comes on and sings not one but two songs. Sitting In A Dream and Love Is All, both sounding awesome. John Lord showcases about the first 4 songs because Ian Gillan and the rest of Purple don't really surface until about the 5th track, with the Ian Gillan penned Via Miami, a spunky little number that will get your toes tappin'. Steve Morris not Steve Morse comes on to play guitar on That's Why God Is Singing The Blues but Steve Morse returns with the Steve Morse band to do The Dixie Dregs Take It Off The Top, a smokin' version indeed. Well with all the non Deep Purple tracks out of the way, and all the various special guests done, Deep Purple and the LSO can get busy doing the band's material. Starting with the early instrumental jam of Wring That Neck, the band is on fire only to ignite during the fantastic Pictures Of Home. The 2nd Cd opens up with the bands Concerto For Group And Orchestra in 3 movements. While it clocks in at almost 45 minutes, it's killer, alot better than when they attempted this 30 years ago. Everybody is in fine form. After that some Steve Morse era Purple tracks are performed. Ted The Mechanic, Watching The Sky and Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming, again all played excellently. The finale is a no-brainer, Smoke On The Water, but it's interesting how the orchestra backs the band up and how Ian Gillan hands the mic over to Roger Glover for lead vocals. It must be heard to be believed. Well I've rambled on for too long, if you like Deep Purple or classical music, you will not be dissapointed by this.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars no it is not true, this band is great, September 26, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Deep Purple in Concert with LSO (Audio CD)

the reviewers below dont know what would they say,......this cd is a remake of concerto for group orchestra what the band did in 1969. the place took in the royal albert hall london 1999. I saw the performance in germany 2000 with the george enescu orchestra.
The result is amazing,...buy the cd!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deepest Purple, July 13, 2000

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Keith Hannaleck (Adams, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deep Purple in Concert with LSO (Audio CD)

In celebration of their thirty year anniversary of their first orchestral alliance, Deep Purple gives their fans another reason to cheer with a two disc set recorded with The London Symphony Orchestra. I wasn't to sure what to expect when I gave this a spin. I was pleasantly surprised at just how good it actually was. Your first thought may be-"Oh no, another rock dinosaur making a feeble attempt at a comeback." I've got news, Deep Purple never left, and they haven't found it necessary to ever make a comeback. They are, and remain, one the greatest rock bands on the face of the earth. Their immense, and now historic, catalog holds up quite well today as well.

What's a big surprise is the Steve Morse Band's performance, this is a Deep Purple record right? Well, Morse is a member of the group, in fact, an integral part of the Deep Purple picture. Some of the best guitar work that Morse ever did was with the Dixie Dregs. He proceeds to crank out a rousing version of "Take It Off The Top", one of the most recognizable instrumental numbers the group ever did. That just sweetens the pie.

The orchestra is exceptional in making the necessary transitions to coexist with a rock band. The marriage between rock and classical is now a common occurrence thanks to the groundbreaking efforts and strides the group made thirty years ago. After all, isn't rock and roll Beethoven, just played faster?

The only track that doesn't work is Ronnie James Dio singing "Love Is All", it's just not his cup of tea. Ian Gillian would have been much more appropriate for that number, Dio is more of a rock singer than anything else, with limited range and diversity. That's the only downfall of the entire set in my opinion. The rest is a total triumph. Most people don't realize what this group initiated by playing with an orchestra thirty years ago. Think of all the progressive rock groups that were to follow, and consequent rock operas. It all works so beautifully. Some of the guitar work is incredibly inspiring. Wait until you hear "Smoke On The Water" with horns, I got chills!

This is a classic for the ages that shouldn't be missed by any music fan, young and old alike. Your appreciation for the parallels existent in all music, will be awakened and realized once you hear this fantastic and electrifying performance.

Keith Hannaleck June 08, 2000 MuzikMan's Sound Script