Product Details

• Actors: Deep Purple
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Special Edition
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: THOMPSON MUSIC
• DVD Release Date: October 25, 2011
• Run Time: 200 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305898863
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,831 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Very limited! In April 1999 Deep Purple made their triumphant return to Australia after a prolonged absence. This DVD includes the full show from Melbourne Park as well as bonus footage, interviews, extras and more. Very limited supply! This version includes many special features not available on TMM168.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blackmore Fans... Don't Let Steve Morse Scare You, May 30, 2003

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Michael J. Passariello "rock and roll doctorate" (Port Saint Lucie, FLorida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deep Purple Live in Australia 1999 - Total Abandon (DVD)

If you are a true Deep Purple fan, you have to accept the fact that Richie Blackmore left the band over a decade ago, and that Steve Morse (Axeman Extrodinaire) is here to stay. This DVD is a brilliant document of the Abandon tour, and every member of the band show off their amazing musical abilities. Steve Morse is ON FIRE... Not since Eddie Van Halen have I seen a musician excercise ABSOLUTE COMMAND over his instrument like he does. Blackmore's playing had a very distinct style, yet Steve Morse has the uncanny ability to integrate aspects of RB's playing with his own to form a very interesting hybrid. This Band has been [successful] all over the world for more than three decades for one simple reason: their members are amoung the most talented musicians in Rock & Roll. This DVD (which has excellent production values and sound) is a testament to the greatness of this band. Play it for your friends and make believers of them all.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars POWERHOUSE SHOW....bonus material...fantastic!, July 14, 2000

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This review is from: Deep Purple Live in Australia 1999 - Total Abandon (DVD)

...not the most famous Mach II lineup but filling in for the missing Ritchie Blackmore is the ever amazing Steve Morse so little if anything is lost and in fact much is gained. The band runs through a very energetic set which is captured in state of the art sound and with top notch visuals. only Deep Purple fanatics..would quibble with the set list. the second part of this DVD is over an hour of Deep Purple ...playing in small clubs, doing live radio etc etc..and it is fascinating and enjoyable..easily IT ALONE would warrant the mere $20 price tag. THIS kind of generous packaging is what DVDs offer and should be about ...if you are a fan ...why haven't you already ordered?

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Front Row Center, October 27, 2000

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Douglas R. Tooley "dugmeister" (Raleigh, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deep Purple Live in Australia 1999 - Total Abandon (DVD)

I was excited about obtaining this DVD as I was front row center of the Brisbane Show from this tour. (I can see my big bopping billboard forehead in the Brisbane Clip of "Ted" .... cool.)

This DVD does the event justice. I came away from this show thinking to myself that Ian Gillan was the best vocalist I have ever witnessed live, and he is about 15 years past his prime. Remarkable performance.

The DVD's supplemental features of their tv and radio appearances were a nice touch. The clips of Gillan bopping around Fraser Island give you a glimpse of the real beauty Australia has to offer. Top all of this off with interviews and clips from other shows of the tour, make this a must have for the die hard DP fan.

The picture and sound on this DVD are top notch. Extensive attention and care went into releasing this tour as a complete and comprehensive program.