Deep Purple/Aichi,Japan 1975

After the release of “COME TASTE THE BAND” in 1975, the first and last Japan tour for DEEP PURPLE’s fourth season was held at Nagoya City Public Hall on December 8th, an original cassette master recorded by Miracle Man. More audio disc! With an ultra-high quality audience source that completely surpasses the same-day sound source known in the past, we will bring back the special Japan premiere in vivid color. A must-see for all DEEP PURPLE enthusiasts is now available as a 105-minute full-length version and 2-CD set! With the departure of Ritchie Blackmore, DEEP PURPLE is on the verge of disbanding. However, members such as David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes, as well as the record company and management, supported the continued existence of the band, so the band sought a new guitarist to continue their activities. Then Tommy Bolin, who has experience working with ZEPHER and JAMES GANG, appeared. Although his musical style was completely different from Richie’s, Tommy and the band’s sessions were lively and gave the band a sense of new possibilities. Tommy himself was inspired by the playability of Lord and Pace, who had a deep British rock style, and decided to join the band. This is how the fourth DEEP PURPLE was born. Their new work “COME TASTE THE BAND”, recorded in Munich in August 1975, was released in November. As a warm-up, the band began a world tour in the Pacific region on November 2nd, including performances in Honolulu, Hawaii. However, during this tour, problems arose over guarantees with the local promoter at the Jakarta performance, and Tommy also suffered from a series of troubles, such as being unfit and injuring his left arm. The scheduled performance in Hong Kong was canceled, and the band came to Japan after many twists and turns. The Nagoya City Public Hall performance on December 8th, which is included in this work, is the first performance in Japan. Regarding this first day, “FIRST TASTE IN NAGOYA” had been released previously, and the sound source itself was in a state where it could be listened to. However, the sound quality of this existing sound source was for enthusiasts (although the material was extremely valuable), and it was hard to say that it was a sound that light users could easily enjoy. The newly discovered Miracle Man master is overwhelmingly superior to its previous releases, not to mention the freshness and condition of the master, as well as the brightness and ease of listening to the performance! According to Taper, it was recorded from row 35 on the first floor, but the direct feeling of the sound and the sense of separation between each part are exquisite, and the performance that was unfolded on the stage that day was recorded down to the minute details. , you can grip it with a high sense of stability. From the sound check just before the live performance, the sound is as real as the broadcast sound source. Although the audience in the front row is very excited, there are no elements that interfere with the recording around the taper, so listeners can listen to the live performance without stress. The performance began with “Burn,” which was performed for the first time in Japan. Since it was the first performance in Japan after joining the band, Coverdale and Glen’s singing was full of enthusiasm, and the playing of Jon Lord and Ian Paice was also very fulfilling. Unfortunately, however, the excellent sound of this work clearly depicts Tommy’s play. To be frank, Tommy’s play with his arm trouble was pathetic. You can get a glimpse of Tommy’s personality in the tricks he pulls out here and there, but the situation continues to be tough in the songs of the second and third periods, where Richie left a strong emphasis on the guitar. However, in the songs of “COME TASTE THE BAND”, the support of John and Glenn functions effectively, and you can hear a cohesive band ensemble. In particular, in “Love Child” and “Gettin’ Tighter,” Glenn’s funky personality and John’s spontaneous play compete fiercely, making the battle between the players a lot of fun to listen to. At the beginning of Disc 2, “I Need Love,” Coverdale’s deep voice and Glenn’s soulful singing show off the best collaboration. Coverdale continues with “Soldier Of Fortune” and listens to the wonderful vocals on John’s organ. This must be a great place to listen to live music! In “Lazy” (and drum solo) that flows in from John’s organ solo, Pace’s swinging drums develop an exquisite play and sound! “This Time Around,” in which Glen sings emotionally over a plump organ, is a highlight of the live performance. “You Keep On Moving”, which includes Coverdale, lets you enjoy the taste of the fourth season of PURPLE. Even in the live climax “Stormbringer” and “Highway Star” (“Highway Star” of this day was not previously recorded, this is the first appearance!), John’s organ plays a big role as if covering Tommy. As expected of “maestro” Jon Lord, he has the ability to create a lively live performance with a band sound that creates a sense of unity! The special live performance of the 4th DEEP PURPLE’s first performance in Japan is revived with a full-length version that includes the last song “Highway Star” and the final announcement, and with a sound so excellent that it is hard to believe that it was recorded nearly 40 years ago. This recording is a great excavation that will go down in the history of PURPLE’s collector’s items! It is true that Tommy’s play has many difficult moments, but the contributions of the four members who follow him steadily are wonderful. This definitive sound source that reveals yet another history of DEEP PURPLE is a must-listen for all hard rock enthusiasts. The long-awaited release of this amazing excavated sound source that will amaze even PURPLE enthusiasts around the world! Live at Nagoya-shi Kokaido, Nagoya, Japan 8th December 1975 PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (39:53) 1. Opening 2. Burn 3. Lady Luck 4. Love Child 5. Gettin’ Tighter 6. Smoke On The Water 7. Georgia On My Mind Disc 2 (65:31) 1. I Need Love 2. Soldier Of Fortune 3. Jon Lord Solo 4. Lazy 5. Drum Solo 6. Lazy (reprise) 7. This Time Around 8. Owed to G 9. Tommy Bolin Solo 10. Drifter 11. You Keep On Moving 12. Stormbringer 13. Highway Star David Coverdale – Vocal Tommy Bolin – Guitar Glenn Hughes – Bass & Vocal Jon Lord – Keyboards Ian Paice – Drums